We have a double dose of good news!
The New York senate just approved S3086, sponsored by Sen. Julia Salazar, to end child marriage. And, at nearly the same time, the Rhode Island senate UNANIMOUSLY approved S398, sponsored by Sen. John Burke, to do the same.
Both bills still need approval in the lower house — but New York and Rhode Island are now one step closer to becoming the fifth and sixth U.S. states to end all marriage before 18, without exceptions.
The next step should come soon: In Rhode Island, the house judiciary committee will vote tomorrow on H5387, sponsored by Rep. Julie Casimiro. In New York, A3891, sponsored by Asm. Phil Ramos, is awaiting a vote in the assembly judiciary committee.
If you live in Rhode Island or New York, make sure your legislators know you want them to vote YES on ending child marriage.
