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By Emma Murphy, Oklahoma Voice
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OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma is now the 17th state in the United States to ban child marriage. 

Senate Bill 504 requires anyone getting married in Oklahoma to be at least 18 years old, with no exceptions. 

The measure became law Wednesday without Gov. Kevin Stitt’s signature and goes into effect Nov. 1. 

State law currently allows minors to get married with the consent of a parent or guardian and children 16 or under can be married with authorization by a court.

The measure repeals all exceptions for minors getting married.

The measure passed through the Senate unanimously. It was met with fierce debate from some House Republicans and passed off the chamber’s floor by one vote. 

The Legislature last session passed a law raising the age of sexual consent to 18, with a “Romeo and Juliet” exception for teens who are close in age. 

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Here’s what’s happening in Oklahoma today:

• Oklahoma’s education overhaul: What’s changing in schools next year (Oklahoma Watch)

• Stitt signs bill to prevent higher utility costs from data centers into law (StateImpact Oklahoma)

• Calls continue to hold former Cleveland County Sheriff accountable (KFOR)

• OKC woman victim of random attack outside her home while letting her dog out (KOCO)

• Fight over uncooked burger leads to SE OKC homicide (News 9)

• Tulsa police arrest 4 Food Not Bombs members, others allege mayor targeting group (NonDoc)

• Three Ardmore men arrested, accused of stealing bongs in gas station burglary (KXII)

• Former Tulsa church business manager pleads guilty to stealing $1.4 million (Tulsa World)*

• Rooney drops out of 1st Congressional District race (Tulsa World)*

• Lacking specific agendas, Oklahoma Dems expect end of session to be ‘hectic’ (Oklahoma Voice)

• Ratepayer protections signed into law by Oklahoma governor (Oklahoma Voice)

• COPES partnership helps divert 6,600 mental health calls to 911 Call Center (Tulsa World)*

• Utility costs are rising. Here’s what the Oklahoma Corporation Commission race has to do with it. (Tulsa Flyer)

• Two Democrats, one chance at flipping Oklahoma’s 5th District (The Frontier)

• 3 big development projects offer a look at where Edmond is headed (The Oklahoman)*

• Rock Creek Entertainment District developer sells UNP-located retail center for $82.25M (OU Daily)

• Former Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters files for divorce (The Oklahoman)*

• Aaron Preston, Chainsaw Kittens and For Love Not Lisa drummer, dies at 55 (KOSU)

• Popular downtown Tulsa murals to return, owner says (Public Radio Tulsa)

• Tulsa poised to break Guinness World Record for classic cars in a parade through Route 66 event (Tulsa Flyer)

• Choctaw Casino Durant unveils largest non-smoking gaming floor in U.S. (KXII)

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