Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 8509
AN ACT RELATING TO SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Donovan (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Allows Joseph Couto to join Brandon Kemmy and Jacqueline Manousos in Marriage on or about August 2, 2026, within the Town of Tiverton, Rhode Island.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 House | PASSAGE | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
Actions
- Jun 23, 2026
06/23/2026 Signed by Governor - Jun 18, 2026
06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor - Jun 9, 2026 · Senate
06/09/2026 Senate passed in concurrence - Jun 5, 2026 · Senate
06/05/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/09/2026) - Jun 3, 2026 · Legislature
06/03/2026 Committee recommends passage in concurrence - Jun 1, 2026 · Legislature
06/01/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/03/2026) - May 29, 2026 · Senate
05/29/2026 Referred to Senate Judiciary - May 19, 2026 · House
05/19/2026 House read and passed - May 15, 2026 · House
05/15/2026 Placed on House Calendar (05/19/2026) - May 12, 2026 · Legislature
05/12/2026 Committee recommends passage - May 8, 2026 · Legislature
05/08/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/12/2026) - May 1, 2026 · House
05/01/2026 Introduced, referred to House Special Legislation