Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 8509: 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 8509 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on May 1, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES. Primary sponsor: Susan Donovan (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 23, 2026): 06/23/2026 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 Joseph Couto to join Brandon Kemmy and Jacqueline Manousos in Marriage on or about August 2, 2026, within the Town of Tiverton, Rhode Island.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/23/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/09/2026 Senate passed in concurrence
- 06/05/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/09/2026)
- 06/03/2026 Committee recommends passage in concurrence
- 06/01/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/03/2026)
- 05/29/2026 Referred to Senate Judiciary
- 05/19/2026 House read and passed
- 05/15/2026 Placed on House Calendar (05/19/2026)
- 05/12/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 05/08/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/12/2026)
- 05/01/2026 Introduced, referred to House Special Legislation