Umm, Gross?! First Cousin Marriage Ban Fails, Leaving Door Open For Practice To Continue
· sharelle b mcnair
AI Briefing
- Florida law prohibits first cousin marriage, but a ban on the practice is currently blocked by a court ruling, leaving the door open for relatives to marry if the ban is lifted.
- State Rep. Dean Black is seeking to revive the ban, but it's unclear when or if it will be passed.
- Black hopes to push the bill again in a future legislative session.
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