Every state needs to tighten it's laws so that abuse and human trafficking can't be hidden under the guise of child marriage. This was reported by St. Louis's Fox 2 News. Republican Rep. Jean Evans would still allow 17 year olds to get married with parental permission, but those younger than that would need a judge’s approval following a court hearing.
http://fox2now.com/2017/03/16/missouri-house-votes-for-restrictions-on-child-marriages/