"Kentucky Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Decriminalize First Cousin Relationships"

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"Kentucky Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Decriminalize First Cousin Relationships"
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Kentucky Republican Representative Nick Wilson has introduced a bill to remove first cousins from the state's incest law, which would make it no longer a criminal offense to have sexual relations with a first cousin. The proposed legislation would also reduce the severity of incest by contact to a Class D felony in some cases. Wilson, a former winner of Survivor, has faced criticism for prioritizing this bill, with some calling it "truly insane." The move has sparked controversy and calls for action from the public.

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