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Connecticut House votes to prohibit first‑cousin marriages, law prospective
Summary
The House approved a bill to prohibit first‑cousin marriage in Connecticut going forward, with sponsors stressing the change is prospective and does not nullify existing marriages.
The Connecticut House of Representatives voted to approve a bill that will prohibit first‑cousin marriages in the state going forward. Chairman Saffstrom introduced the bill as a straightforward, prospective change during floor business; supporters emphasized it would not nullify existing marriages and said it aligns Connecticut with other states.
Supporters said the measure is largely self‑explanatory and noted that roughly half of U.S. states already disallow first‑cousin marriage. Representative Fishbein spoke in favor on the floor, noting the bill is prospective, not retroactive, and that due‑process concerns had been considered.
The House voted by machine and the clerk announced the tally; the bill was declared passed. No amendment or further committee referral was recorded on the floor before the vote.
The measure will now proceed according to the regular legislative process for enrollment and any administrative steps required before becoming law.
