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Florida Senate Rejects Bill to Ban Incestuous Marriages

3/19/2026

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The Florida Senate rejected HB-733, a bill that would declare incestuous marriages invalid after July 1, 2026.
The bill would restrict marriages between individuals related by lineal consanguinity, including siblings and aunts or uncles.
State Representative Dean Black said another vote on the issue may occur in the future.
Florida remains among over a dozen states where first cousin marriages are legal, though most states have enacted bans.

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The Florida Senate rejected HB-733, a bill that would declare incestuous marriages invalid after July 1, 2026.
The bill would restrict marriages between individuals related by lineal consanguinity, including siblings and aunts or uncles.
State Representative Dean Black said another vote on the issue may occur in the future.
Florida remains among over a dozen states where first cousin marriages are legal, though most states have enacted bans.