Washington Governor Jay Inslee
signs into law bill HB1455 to End Child Marriage
We Ended Child Marriage in WA state:
Governor Inslee signed HB 1455 to End Child Marriage in Washington state. Washington State efforts are part of a nationwide campaign that Zonta USA, Unchained at Last and UNICEF USA, led by survivors, are working to pass legislation in each state.
You can take action and check progress at www.stopchildmarriages.org.
Zonta members Connie Campbell, Pamela Dittlof and Marianne Tompkins were able to to attend and represent Zonta, and stand beside our legislators and survivors. Thanks to all who helped keep the pressure on.
Zontians in the photo include on the far left Marianne Tompkin (South Puget Sound) and Pam Dittloff (Olympia) and on the far right is Connie Campbell (South Puget Sound).
Photo by Washington State Legislative Support Services via the Northwest Progressive Institute
See more at King 5 News https://www.king5.com/article/news/politics/state-politics/bill-to-end-child-marriage-washington-on-governors-desk/