Rhode IslandMeasure would authorize one person to perform a marriage ceremony
The measure would allow Meghan Elizabeth McEntee to perform a named couple’s marriage ceremony in Narragansett on or about September 25, 2026, under Rhode Island marriage rules.
What it does
The measure would allow Meghan Elizabeth McEntee to perform Taylor Lauren Criscuolo and Michael Joseph McEntee Jr.’s marriage ceremony in Narragansett on or about September 25, 2026.
Argument forThe authorization could let the named couple marry in Narragansett with the person identified to perform their ceremony.
Argument againstBecause the authorization applies only to this couple, place, and date, it may not help other couples or later ceremonies.
More detail
Meghan Elizabeth McEntee may perform the marriage ceremony for Taylor Lauren Criscuolo and Michael Joseph McEntee Jr. The authorization covers this named couple and applies within Narragansett, Rhode Island. The ceremony must follow the rules in chapter 3 of title 15, which governs marriage ceremonies. The authorization applies to a ceremony held on or about September 25, 2026. The act states that it takes 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 2606/26/2026 Effective without Governor's signatureLatest
- Jun 1806/18/2026 Transmitted to GovernorTo Governor
- Jun 1106/11/2026 Senate passed in concurrencePassed Senate
- Jun 1006/10/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/11/2026)Minor
- Vote recorded ITEM 1 26-H 8627. Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 1006/10/2026 House read and passedPassed House
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