Did Gov. Gavin Newsom actually do something good for the State of California? Gavin Newsom signed legislation, AB 1267, banning child marriage, making California the 18th state to prohibit marriage for anyone under 18. The law takes effect January 1, 2027. Could Newsom’s motivation for pushing the bill be self-serving? Perhaps. But in the end, it will protect children who may simply be too young to fully understand what they’re getting themselves into. For survivors of underage marriage, the legislation is especially personal. Many have spent years pushing for this change. In a high-profile example, Courtney Stodden, who was 16 when her parents allowed her to marry 51-year-old actor Doug Hutchison, joined Newsom as he signed the bill....
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