When did Ohio change the age of majority from 21 to 18?

Full question:

What was the date that the age of majority in OHIO (where I grew up) changed from 21 to 18?

  • Category: Minors
  • Subcategory: Age of Majority
  • Date:
  • State: Iowa

Answer:

The age of majority in Ohio changed from twenty-one to eighteen years old, effective January 1, 1974. According to Ohio law (Ohio Rev. Code § 3109.01), individuals who are eighteen years or older and are not under any legal disability can enter into contracts and are considered to be of full age for all legal purposes.

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The age of majority was lowered to 18 in Ohio effective January 1, 1974. This change allowed individuals aged 18 and older to enter into contracts and be recognized as adults for legal purposes.