Federal law prohibits marriage between individuals who are first cousins or closer.
The Consanguineous Marriage Prohibition Act of 2026 amends federal law to prohibit marriage between individuals who are related by blood within the degree of first cousins. This change applies to all marriages recognized under federal law, ensuring consistency across states. The bill redefines the eligibility criteria for marriage to exclude close blood relatives.
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