BUFFALO, N.Y. (WBEN) - Anyone under the age of 18 is not allowed to be married after Governor Andrew Cuomo raised the age of consent to 18 in New York.
Governor Cuomo on Thursday signed legislation that removes the ability for a 17-year-old to be married with parental and judicial consent.
"This administration fought hard to successfully end child marriage in New York and I'm proud to sign this legislation to strengthen our laws and further protect vulnerable children from exploitation," Governor Cuomo said. "Children should be allowed to live their childhood and I thank the many legislators and advocates who worked diligently to advance this measure and further prevent forced marriages in this state."
