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Florida Bill Against Marrying Your First Cousin Fails
Florida remains one of 18 states allowing first-cousin marriage after the Senate fails to pass House Bill 733 during a session marked by legislative gridlock.
- The Florida Senate failed to pass House Bill 733, leaving Florida as one of 18 states where marrying a first cousin remains legal. Lawmakers adjourned without approving the measure.
- State Representative Dean Black attempted to attach the ban to a Florida Department of Health bill, but disagreements over other measures caused legislative gridlock. Lawmakers ran out of time during the session.
- Doug Schmidt from Cape Coral expressed confusion over the lack of action, saying "It should have been banned many years ago." Such unions account for about 250,000 marriages nationwide.
- While West Virginia banned the practice in 1955, Florida remains an outlier among states without limitations. Residents are still permitted to marry first cousins despite the Sunshine State banning most other family unions.
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The Independent (US)Marriage between first cousins is still legal in Florida after bill fails to pass
Florida is reportedly one of 16 states with no limitations on marrying your first cousin
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Florida bill against marrying your first cousin fails
Florida is one of 18 states where marrying your first cousin is legal, a fact that surprises many residents and has sparked questions about why the practice remains permissible.
·Washington, United States
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