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H8509 2026 -- H 8509 ======== LC006412 ======== STATE OF RHODE ISLAND IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026 ____________ A N A C T RELATING TO SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES Introduced By: Representative Susan R. Donovan Date Introduced: May 01, 2026 Referred To: House Special Legislation It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows: 1 SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any other general or special law to the contrary, Joseph 2 Couto may join Brandon Kemmy and Jacqueline Manousos in marriage within the Town of 3 Tiverton, Rhode Island on or about August 2, 2026. Joseph Couto is hereby authorized and 4 empowered to join the foregoing persons in marriage pursuant to and in accordance with Chapter 5 3 of Title 15 of the General laws, entitled Solemnization of Marriages. 6 SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage. ======== LC006412 ======== EXPLANATION BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF A N A C T RELATING TO SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES *** 1 This act would allow Joseph Couto to join Brandon Kemmy and Jacqueline Manousos in 2 Marriage on or about August 2, 2026, within the Town of Tiverton, Rhode Island. 3 This act would take effect upon passage. ======== LC006412 ======== LC006412 - Page 2 of 2
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