Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 6306: AN ACT RELATING TO SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 6306 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on May 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES. Primary sponsor: Joseph McNamara (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 24, 2025): 06/24/2025 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Allows Daniel Vaca to join Kaley Erin O’Connor and James John Pawelski in marriage on or about October 12, 2025, within the City of Newport, Rhode Island
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/24/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/18/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/18/2025 Senate passed in concurrence
- 06/16/2025 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/18/2025)
- 06/10/2025 Committee recommends passage in concurrence
- 06/06/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/10/2025)
- 06/06/2025 Referred to Senate Judiciary
- 05/22/2025 House read and passed
- 05/16/2025 Placed on House Calendar (05/22/2025)
- 05/15/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 05/09/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/15/2025)
- 05/07/2025 Introduced, referred to House Special Legislation