Rhode IslandLaw authorizes Joseph Couto to perform a Tiverton marriage ceremony
In Tiverton, Joseph Couto is authorized to marry Brandon Kemmy and Jacqueline Manousos on or about August 2, 2026, under Rhode Island's marriage rules.
What it does
Joseph Couto may perform Brandon Kemmy and Jacqueline Manousos's marriage ceremony in Tiverton on or about August 2, 2026, following Rhode Island's marriage rules.
Argument forThis authorization could let Brandon Kemmy and Jacqueline Manousos have Joseph Couto perform their ceremony in Tiverton around August 2, 2026.
Argument againstA one-time exception to the usual marriage rules could make it less clear to couples which officiants are authorized to marry them.
More detail
The law authorizes Joseph Couto to join Brandon Kemmy and Jacqueline Manousos in marriage. The authorization covers Joseph Couto and this couple in Tiverton, Rhode Island. The ceremony must follow Rhode Island's marriage solemnization rules. The law took effect upon passage; the ceremony may take place on or about August 2, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- 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 806/08/2026 House passed in concurrencePassed House
- Vote recorded IN CONCURRENCE. Result: pass.Upper
- Jun 606/06/2026 Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/08/2026)Minor
- May 2805/28/2026 Committee recommends passage in concurrenceMinor
- May 2205/22/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/28/2026)
- May 2205/22/2026 Referred to House Special LegislationMinor
- May 2105/21/2026 Senate read and passedPassed Senate
- May 2005/20/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (05/21/2026)Minor
- May 1905/19/2026 Committee recommends passageMinor
- May 1505/15/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/19/2026)
- May 1505/15/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate JudiciaryIntroduced