Domestic Violence Prevention Act: forced marriage.

Summary

The bill expands the Domestic Violence Prevention Act to treat forced marriage as a form of abuse. It defines forced marriage, allows victims to seek restraining orders even if no legal marriage exists, and lets courts include anyone who arranges, finances, or facilitates the marriage as respondents. The change applies to all people in California, regardless of residency or background, and does not require state reimbursement to local agencies.

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