Rhode IslandKimberley Gaffett may officiate a New Shoreham wedding
Kimberley Gaffett may join Bonnie Phyllis Nolan and David Gaffett Spier in marriage in New Shoreham on or about October 3, 2026.
What it does
Kimberley Gaffett may perform the marriage of Bonnie Phyllis Nolan and David Gaffett Spier in New Shoreham.
Argument forThe couple could have Kimberley Gaffett join them in marriage in New Shoreham around October 3, 2026.
Argument againstA special authorization may treat this couple differently from others who must follow the usual rules for who can perform a marriage.
More detail
Kimberley Gaffett is authorized to join Bonnie Phyllis Nolan and David Gaffett Spier in marriage. This authorization covers Bonnie Phyllis Nolan and David Gaffett Spier, in New Shoreham. The marriage must follow the state's rules for solemnizing marriages. The act takes effect upon passage, and the marriage may take place on or about October 3, 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 2606/26/2026 Effective without Governor's signatureLatest
- Jun 1806/18/2026 Transmitted to GovernorTo Governor
- Jun 906/09/2026 House passed in concurrencePassed House
- Vote recorded IN CONCURRENCE. Result: pass.Upper
- Jun 806/08/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/09/2026)Minor
- Jun 806/08/2026 Committee recommends passage in concurrenceMinor
- Jun 506/05/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/08/2026)
- Jun 406/04/2026 Referred to House Special LegislationMinor
- Jun 306/03/2026 Senate read and passedPassed Senate
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- May 2705/27/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/03/2026)Minor
- May 2605/26/2026 Committee recommends passageMinor
- May 2205/22/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/26/2026)
- May 2205/22/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate JudiciaryIntroduced
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