The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 6918, seeks to amend Section 46b-21 of the general statutes to explicitly prohibit marriage between first cousins. The bill introduces the insertion of "first cousin" into the list of relationships that are not permitted to marry, which already includes parents, grandparents, children, grandchildren, siblings, and stepparents, among others.

As a result of this amendment, any marriage between first cousins will be considered void, aligning with the bill's purpose to restrict such unions. The effective date for this change is set for October 1, 2025. The bill repeals the current statute and replaces it with the new language that includes the prohibition of first cousin marriage.

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