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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES

     

     Introduced By: Representatives Chippendale, Santucci, Newberry, and Place

     Date Introduced: February 11, 2026

     Referred To: House Special Legislation

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any other general or special law to the contrary, Paul J. Rao

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may join Spencer Rao and Michaela Smith in marriage within the Town of Foster, Rhode Island

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on or about June 20, 2026. Paul J. Rao is hereby authorized and empowered to join the foregoing

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persons in marriage pursuant to and in accordance with Chapter 3 of Title 15 of the General laws,

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entitled “Solemnization of Marriages.”

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     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF

A N   A C T

RELATING TO SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES

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     This act would allow Paul J. Rao to join Spencer Rao and Michaela Smith in Marriage on

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or about June 20, 2026, within the Town of Foster, Rhode Island.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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