Delaware General Assembly

Lieu/Substituted 3/6/25

If original bill has not been considered in committee, the substitute takes place of original bill. If original bill has been considered in committee, the substitute will be assigned to committee for consideration.

HS 1 for HB 8

1/16/25

Wilson-Anton

Sen. Sturgeon

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 13 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO MARRIAGES.

Twenty-six states presently allow first cousin marriages. No European country prohibits marriages between first cousins. It is also legal throughout Canada and Mexico. This Act amends Delaware’s marriage laws by recognizing a valid marriage obtained or recognized outside Delaware, between first cousins, as a valid and legal marriage in Delaware.

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Takes effect upon being signed into law

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