Substitute House Bill No. 6918, also known as Public Act No. 25-72, establishes a prohibition on marriages between first cousins, effective October 1, 2025. The bill explicitly states that no person may knowingly marry their first cousin starting on this date. Additionally, it amends Section 46b-20a of the general statutes, which outlines the eligibility criteria for marriage.

The revised eligibility criteria now include a new provision that explicitly states individuals are not permitted to marry if they are prohibited from doing so under section 46b-21 or the newly inserted section 1 of this act, which addresses the first cousin marriage prohibition. The bill repeals the previous language in Section 46b-20a and substitutes it with the updated criteria, ensuring clarity on the restrictions regarding marriage eligibility.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill:
JUD Joint Favorable Substitute:
File No. 728:
Public Act No. 25-72: