A bill banning child marriage passed out of committee, but the Ohio Senate did not vote on it

By: Megan Henry

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: June 15, 2026

Words: 650

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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Ohio lawmakers went home for summer break without passing a bill that would ban child marriage.

The Ohio Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously passed Ohio Senate Bill 341 last Wednesday, but the bill was not brought up for a full Senate vote later that day.

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“We had a lot of other bills that we’re going to pass that got out …

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