Rhode IslandH85092026 Regular SessionHouse

AN ACT RELATING TO SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES .

Sponsored By: Susan R. Donovan (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Joseph Couto authorized to officiate wedding

The law authorizes Joseph Couto to officiate the marriage of Brandon Kemmy and Jacqueline Manousos. The ceremony may take place in Tiverton, Rhode Island, on or about August 2, 2026. This approval applies only to that couple, date, and place. The act takes effect upon passage and follows Rhode Island marriage law.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Susan R. Donovan

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 64 • No: 0

House vote • 5/19/2026

SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES PASSAGE

Yes: 64 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor

    6/23/2026Governor
  2. Transmitted to Governor

    6/18/2026Governor
  3. Senate passed in concurrence

    6/9/2026Senate
  4. Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/09/2026)

    6/5/2026Senate
  5. Committee recommends passage in concurrence

    6/3/2026
  6. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/03/2026)

    6/1/2026
  7. Referred to Senate Judiciary

    5/29/2026Senate
  8. House read and passed

    5/19/2026House
  9. Placed on House Calendar (05/19/2026)

    5/15/2026House
  10. Committee recommends passage

    5/12/2026
  11. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/12/2026)

    5/8/2026
  12. Introduced, referred to House Special Legislation

    5/1/2026House

Bill Text

  • H8509 - As Introduced

    5/1/2026

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