New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 5818: Prohibits marriages and civil unions between first cousins.
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- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 5818 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits marriages and civil unions between first cousins. Primary sponsor: Paul Kanitra (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Kanitra | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Vicky Flynn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Greg McGuckin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Erik Peterson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Gerry Scharfenberger | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Erik Simonsen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.