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Democrat Fighting New Hampshire's Child Marriage Exemption Speaks Out

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State Representative Cassandra Levesque said amendment was done "without facts, without evidence of need, and no proof of any child" The New Hampshire House voted Thursday to approve House Bill 433 , which would allow individuals to marry at 17 if either party is on active duty in the military if they have consent from a parent or guardian.

The vote passed 193178 , largely along party lines, with 14 Republicans joining all but one Democrat in voting against the bill.

The child marriage amendment will now head to the state Senate for a vote.

It is unclear whether it will receive the necessary support to pass New Hampshire's upper chamber.

The military does not provide any benefits to a nonmarried partner.

The bill also requires written permission from a parent or guardian.

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