New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 6 R cosponsors

A 5818 — Prohibits marriages and civil unions between first cousins.

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  1. 1
    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed General Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill prohibits marriages and civil unions between first cousins.

This legislation seeks to make it illegal for first cousins to marry or enter into civil unions. The bill's text is not available for further details.

Summary

Marriages and civil unions-prohibit between first cousins

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 114 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (114)

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Frequently asked questions

What does A 5818 do?
Marriages and civil unions-prohibit between first cousins
Who sponsors A 5818?
A 5818 is sponsored by Kanitra, Paul (Republican), Peterson, Erik (Republican), Scharfenberger, Gerry (Republican), Flynn, Victoria A. (Republican), Simonsen, Erik K. (Republican), and McGuckin, Gregory P. (Republican).
What is the current status of A 5818?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track A 5818?
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