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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: Senators Felag, Lauria, Ujifusa, and DiPalma

     Date Introduced: May 15, 2026

     Referred To: Senate Judiciary

     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, Joseph

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Couto may join Brandon Kemmy and Jacqueline Manousos in marriage within the Town of

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Tiverton, Rhode Island on or about August 2, 2026. Joseph Couto is hereby authorized and

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empowered to join the foregoing persons in marriage pursuant to and in accordance with Chapter

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3 of Title 15 of the General laws, 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 Joseph Couto to join Brandon Kemmy and Jacqueline Manousos in

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Marriage on or about August 2, 2026, within the Town of Tiverton, Rhode Island.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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