Bill to legalize cohabitation of unmarried couples moves forward

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A bill that would allow unmarried couples to legally live in the same household in Florida is moving forward.

A House committee approved the measure Wednesday to repeal a law that makes cohabitation illegal.

It's been a part of Florida law for more than 140 years.

A similar bill was proposed last year, but died in committee.

It's estimated that more than a half-million unmarried couples live together in Florida.