Rick Scott is expected to sign the bill into law, according to a spokesperson. The new measure would allow 17 year olds to get married, provided that their partners are no more than two years older than them. Those who are pregnant, however, may marry at any age if they have parental permission and a judge’s approval. Under current law, minors typically need to be at least 16 years old to marry. On Friday, state lawmakers passed a bill, 109-1, to set the minimum marriage age at 17. ![]() Florida has moved to tighten its laws on child marriage.
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