All 50 States Ban Incest—But New Jersey and Rhode Island Allow It Between Consenting Adults
Every US state has incest laws, but New Jersey and Rhode Island do not criminalize sexual relations between consenting adults (age 18+ in NJ, 16+ in RI)—though incestuous marriage remains illegal in both states. Ohio restricts incest prosecutions to parent-child relationships only. All other 47 states criminalize incest between adults regardless of consent. Definitions vary:…
