The General Assembly on Monday passed legislation to raise the minimum age for marriage in Maryland from 15 to 17. The measure, headed to Gov. Larry Hogan’s desk, would require the 17-year-old to assure a judge that he or she ...

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The House of Delegates and Senate have passed conflicting legislation to raise the minimum age for marriage in Maryland from 15 to 17.

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The House of Delegates on Tuesday gave preliminary approval to legislation that would raise the minimum age for marriage in Maryland from 15 to 17. The House could vote as early as this week to approve the matrimonial measure and ...

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