俄勒冈州禁止18岁以下的婚姻,并处以重罪处罚,以防止童婚。
Oregon bans marriages under 18, with felony penalties, to prevent child marriage.
俄勒冈州通过了一项新法律,将涉及未成年人的婚姻定为犯罪,规定合法嫁给18岁以下者为非法。
Oregon has passed a new law criminalizing marriage involving minors, making it illegal to legally marry anyone under 18.
该法立即生效,旨在保护儿童免于过早和可能被迫结合。
The law, which takes effect immediately, aims to protect children from early and potentially forced unions.
违反行为可能导致重罪指控,并处以包括监禁时间和罚款在内的刑罚。
Violations could result in felony charges, with penalties including prison time and fines.
立法反映出全国对未成年婚姻的日益关切,特别是在涉及胁迫或权力不平衡的情况下。
The legislation reflects growing national concern over underage marriage, particularly in cases involving coercion or power imbalances.