Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: Passed House 3 D cosponsors

H 8627 — RELATING TO SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES

Last action — House read and passed

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced June 10, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 D).

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In plain language

This bill pertains to the solemnization of marriages.

The bill addresses procedures and guidelines for the solemnization of marriages. It outlines how marriages are to be formally conducted.

Summary

RELATING TO SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. House read and passed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 110 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (110)

110 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 8627 do?
RELATING TO SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES
Who sponsors H 8627?
H 8627 is sponsored by O'Brien, Justine A. Caldwell (Democratic), Robert E. Craven, Sr. (Democratic), and Matt S. Dawson (Democratic).
What is the current status of H 8627?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced June 10, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track H 8627?
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