Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 6397: AN ACT RELATING TO SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 6397 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on June 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES. Primary sponsor: Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Ramon Perez (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 6, 2025): 06/06/2025 Introduced, referred to House Special Legislation.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Allows the Honorable Thomas J. Paolino to join Mariah Marie Paolino and Conner Joseph Gerlach in marriage on or about June 13, 2025, within the Town of Lincoln, Rhode Island.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Ramon Perez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Deb Fellela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/06/2025 Introduced, referred to House Special Legislation