Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation to prevent child marriage and protect minors.
The bills raise the minimum age for a person to consent to marriage to 18, according to Whitmer’s office.
“Keeping Michiganders safe and healthy is one of my top priorities, and today’s bipartisan bills will build on our efforts to protect young people—especially young women—from abuse,” said Whitmer. “As a county prosecutor, I went after those who used their power to prey on young people, and as governor, I am proud to sign legislation to strengthen protections for children and survivors into law. Together, we can make Michigan a safe, welcoming state where you can grow up and pursue your potential.”
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It said support was bipartisan, which if you know anything about Michigan conservatives and Whitmer its pretty shocking they’d agree on anything
They were probably talking on a more national level, where it isn’t bipartisan
I’m curious as to why she’s been in office for four years and only now thinks it’s an issue that needs addressed. I mean, finally, good. But shouldn’t something like that be day one? I guess roads were more important.
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My bad. I was under the impression that the governor could issue executive orders like what happen during covid. Probably reserved for things they deem important.
Also she was probably just as surprised as the people in this thread that child marriage wasn’t illegal.