Rhode IslandS32942026 Regular SessionSenate

AN ACT RELATING TO SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES .

Sponsored By: Walter S. Felag Jr. (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Joseph Couto can officiate Tiverton wedding

This law authorizes Joseph Couto to join Brandon Kemmy and Jacqueline Manousos in marriage. The ceremony takes place in Tiverton, Rhode Island, on or about August 2, 2026. The act takes effect upon passage. This authority applies only to that wedding under Rhode Island’s marriage law and does not change rules for others.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Walter S. Felag Jr.
Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

Louis P. DiPalma
Democratic • Senate
Pamela J. Lauria
Democratic • Senate
Linda L. Ujifusa
Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 69 • No: 0

House vote • 6/8/2026

SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES PASSAGE IN CONCURRENCE