Rhode IslandRhode Island law lets Joseph Couto perform a couple's Tiverton wedding
The law lets Joseph Couto perform Brandon Kemmy and Jacqueline Manousos's marriage ceremony in Tiverton around August 2, 2026.
What it does
Joseph Couto may perform Brandon Kemmy and Jacqueline Manousos's marriage ceremony in Tiverton around August 2, 2026, under Rhode Island's marriage rules.
Argument forThe couple could have Joseph Couto perform their ceremony in Tiverton around August 2, 2026, under this specific authorization.
Argument againstBecause this authorization names one couple and one date, another couple could not use it for their ceremony.
More detail
The law authorizes Joseph Couto to perform the marriage ceremony for Brandon Kemmy and Jacqueline Manousos. The authorization applies only to Brandon Kemmy and Jacqueline Manousos, in Tiverton, Rhode Island. He must follow Rhode Island's rules for performing marriage ceremonies. The authorization covers a ceremony on or about August 2, 2026. The law took effect upon passage.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 2306/23/2026 Signed by Governor Dan McKeeBecame Law
- Jun 1806/18/2026 Transmitted to GovernorTo Governor
- Jun 906/09/2026 Senate passed in concurrencePassed Senate
- Jun 506/05/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/09/2026)Minor
- Jun 306/03/2026 Committee recommends passage in concurrenceMinor
- Jun 106/01/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/03/2026)
- May 2905/29/2026 Referred to Senate JudiciaryMinor
- May 1905/19/2026 House read and passedPassed House
- Vote recorded PASSAGE. Result: pass.Lower
- May 1505/15/2026 Placed on House Calendar (05/19/2026)Minor
- May 1205/12/2026 Committee recommends passageMinor
- May 805/08/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/12/2026)
- May 105/01/2026 Introduced, referred to House Special LegislationIntroduced