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- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced a push to ban cousin marriage at a Tampa news conference on April 6, 2026.
- DeSantis said Florida lacks restrictions and tied the issue to concerns including "stealth jihad."
- A prior bill, HB 733, would have included first cousins in prohibited marriages but did not pass.
- Lawmakers may revisit the topic during a special redistricting session starting April 20.
