Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 8627: 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 8627 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on June 10, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES. Primary sponsor: Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Robert Craven (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 26, 2026): 06/26/2026 Effective without Governor's signature.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Allows Meghan Elizabeth McEntee to join Taylor Lauren Criscuolo and Michael Joseph McEntee Jr., in marriage on or about September 25, 2026, within the Town of Narragansett, Rhode Island.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Robert Craven | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/26/2026 Effective without Governor's signature
- 06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/11/2026 Senate passed in concurrence
- 06/10/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/11/2026)
- 06/10/2026 House read and passed