SB 398 is sponsored by John P. Burke (Democratic), Archambault, Louis P. DiPalma (Democratic), Lombardo, F Lombardi, Hanna M. Gallo (Democratic), and Alana M. DiMario (Democratic).

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Rhode Island 2021 Regular Session Status: Enacted 4 D cosponsors

SB 398 — AN ACT RELATING TO DOMESTIC RELATIONS -- MARRIAGE LICENSES (Repeals the provision of law granting minors the ability to obtain a marriage license, and would require a person to be of full legal age, at least eighteen (18) years of age to obtain a marriage license.)

Last action June 07, 2021 — 06/07/2021 Signed by Governor

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 25, 2021. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 82% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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Enacted

Current position in the legislative process.
7 sponsors

7 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
Single-party support

Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 D).
Cleared a recorded vote

Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

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Action History

June 07, 2021
06/07/2021 Signed by Governor
June 02, 2021
06/02/2021 Transmitted to Governor
June 01, 2021
06/01/2021 House passed as amended in concurrence
May 28, 2021
05/28/2021 Placed on House Calendar (06/01/2021)
May 27, 2021
05/27/2021 Committee recommends passage as amended in concurrence
May 21, 2021
05/21/2021 Scheduled for consideration (05/27/2021)
May 12, 2021
05/12/2021 Referred to House Judiciary
May 11, 2021
05/11/2021 Senate passed as amended (floor amendment)
May 07, 2021
05/07/2021 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/11/2021)
May 06, 2021
05/06/2021 Committee recommends passage
April 30, 2021
04/30/2021 Scheduled for consideration (05/06/2021)
March 29, 2021
03/29/2021 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
March 26, 2021
03/26/2021 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/29/2021)
February 25, 2021
02/25/2021 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

Sponsorship breakdown

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7 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 107 not signed on

Sponsors (7)

John P. Burke Democratic
Archambault
Louis P. DiPalma Democratic
Lombardo
F Lombardi
Hanna M. Gallo Democratic
Alana M. DiMario Democratic

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (107)

107 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Democratic	48	0	0	1
Unaffiliated	18	0	0	1
Republican	5	0	0	2
Total	71	0	0	4
% of votes cast	95%	0%	0%	5%

Member	Party	Vote
Amore	—	Yea
Barros	—	Yea
Cardillo	—	Yea
Cassar	—	Not Voting
Fenton-Fung	—	Yea
Filippi	—	Yea
Hawkins	—	Yea
Henries	—	Yea
McLaughlin	—	Yea
Mr. Speaker	—	Yea
O'Brien	—	Yea
Price	—	Yea
Ranglin-Vassell	—	Yea
Ruggiero	—	Yea
ShallcrossSmith	—	Yea
Tobon	—	Yea
Vella-Wilkinson	—	Yea
Williams	—	Yea
Lima S	—	Yea
Alex Marszalkowski	Democratic	Yea
Arthur Handy	Democratic	Yea
Arthur J. Corvese	Democratic	Yea
Brandon C. Potter	Democratic	Yea
Brian Patrick Kennedy	Democratic	Yea
Carol Hagan McEntee	Democratic	Yea
Charlene M. Lima	Democratic	Yea
Christopher R. Blazejewski	Democratic	Yea
David A. Bennett	Democratic	Yea
David Morales	Democratic	Yea
Deborah A. Fellela	Democratic	Yea
Edith H. Ajello	Democratic	Yea
Evan P. Shanley	Democratic	Yea
Grace Diaz	Democratic	Yea
Gregory J. Costantino	Democratic	Not Voting
Jacquelyn M. Baginski	Democratic	Yea
Jason Knight	Democratic	Yea
John G. Edwards	Democratic	Yea
John J. Lombardi	Democratic	Yea
Jose F. Batista	Democratic	Yea
Joseph J. Solomon, Jr.	Democratic	Yea
Joseph M. McNamara	Democratic	Yea
Joshua J. Giraldo	Democratic	Yea
Julie A. Casimiro	Democratic	Yea
June Speakman	Democratic	Yea
Justine A. Caldwell	Democratic	Yea
Karen Alzate	Democratic	Yea
Katherine S. Kazarian	Democratic	Yea
Kathleen A. Fogarty	Democratic	Yea
Lauren H. Carson	Democratic	Yea
Leonela Felix	Democratic	Yea
Marvin L. Abney	Democratic	Yea
Mary Duffy Messier	Democratic	Yea
Mia A. Ackerman	Democratic	Yea
Michelle E. McGaw	Democratic	Yea
Nathan W. Biah	Democratic	Yea
Patricia A. Serpa	Democratic	Yea
Ramon A. Perez	Democratic	Yea
Raymond A. Hull	Democratic	Yea
Rebecca M. Kislak	Democratic	Yea
Robert D. Phillips	Democratic	Yea
Robert E. Craven, Sr.	Democratic	Yea
Samuel A. Azzinaro	Democratic	Yea
Scott A. Slater	Democratic	Yea
Stephen M. Casey	Democratic	Yea
Susan R. Donovan	Democratic	Yea
Teresa Ann Tanzi	Democratic	Yea
Terri Cortvriend	Democratic	Yea
Thomas E. Noret	Democratic	Yea
Brian C. Newberry	Republican	Yea
David J. Place	Republican	Yea
Elaine J. Morgan	Republican	Not Voting
George A Nardone	Republican	Yea
Michael W. Chippendale	Republican	Yea
Robert J. Quattrocchi	Republican	Yea
Sherry Roberts	Republican	Not Voting

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Democratic	18	0	0	1
Unaffiliated	15	0	0	1
Republican	3	0	0	0
Total	36	0	0	2
% of votes cast	95%	0%	0%	5%

Member	Party	Vote
Algiere	—	Yea
Anderson	—	Yea
Archambault	—	Yea
Calkin	—	Not Voting
Cano	—	Yea
Coyne	—	Yea
Goldin	—	Yea
Goodwin	—	Yea
Lombardo	—	Yea
McCaffrey	—	Yea
Mendes	—	Yea
Miller	—	Yea
Picard	—	Yea
Seveney	—	Yea
Mr. President	—	Yea
de la Cruz	—	Yea
Alana M. DiMario	Democratic	Yea
Ana B. Quezada	Democratic	Yea
Bridget Valverde	Democratic	Yea
Dawn Euer	Democratic	Not Voting
Frank A. Ciccone III	Democratic	Yea
Hanna M. Gallo	Democratic	Yea
John J. Lombardi	Democratic	Yea
John P. Burke	Democratic	Yea
Jonathon Acosta	Democratic	Yea
Leonidas P. Raptakis	Democratic	Yea
Louis P. DiPalma	Democratic	Yea
Meghan E. Kallman	Democratic	Yea
Melissa Murray	Democratic	Yea
Ryan W. Pearson	Democratic	Yea
Samuel W. Bell	Democratic	Yea
Tiara T. Mack	Democratic	Yea
V. Susan Sosnowski	Democratic	Yea
Valarie J. Lawson	Democratic	Yea
Walter S. Felag Jr.	Democratic	Yea
Elaine J. Morgan	Republican	Yea
Gordon E. Rogers	Republican	Yea
Thomas J. Paolino	Republican	Yea

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Democratic	18	0	0	1
Unaffiliated	15	0	0	1
Republican	2	0	0	1
Total	35	0	0	3
% of votes cast	92%	0%	0%	8%

Member	Party	Vote
Algiere	—	Yea
Anderson	—	Yea
Archambault	—	Yea
Calkin	—	Not Voting
Cano	—	Yea
Coyne	—	Yea
Goldin	—	Yea
Goodwin	—	Yea
Lombardo	—	Yea
McCaffrey	—	Yea
Mendes	—	Yea
Miller	—	Yea
Picard	—	Yea
Seveney	—	Yea
Mr. President	—	Yea
de la Cruz	—	Yea
Alana M. DiMario	Democratic	Yea
Ana B. Quezada	Democratic	Yea
Bridget Valverde	Democratic	Yea
Dawn Euer	Democratic	Not Voting
Frank A. Ciccone III	Democratic	Yea
Hanna M. Gallo	Democratic	Yea
John J. Lombardi	Democratic	Yea
John P. Burke	Democratic	Yea
Jonathon Acosta	Democratic	Yea
Leonidas P. Raptakis	Democratic	Yea
Louis P. DiPalma	Democratic	Yea
Meghan E. Kallman	Democratic	Yea
Melissa Murray	Democratic	Yea
Ryan W. Pearson	Democratic	Yea
Samuel W. Bell	Democratic	Yea
Tiara T. Mack	Democratic	Yea
V. Susan Sosnowski	Democratic	Yea
Valarie J. Lawson	Democratic	Yea
Walter S. Felag Jr.	Democratic	Yea
Elaine J. Morgan	Republican	Not Voting
Gordon E. Rogers	Republican	Yea
Thomas J. Paolino	Republican	Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 398?: SB 398 is sponsored by John P. Burke (Democratic), Archambault, Louis P. DiPalma (Democratic), Lombardo, F Lombardi, Hanna M. Gallo (Democratic), and Alana M. DiMario (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 398?: This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 25, 2021. Enacted.
Where can I track SB 398?: Track SB 398 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

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At a glance

Identifier: SB 398
Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
Session: 2021 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: February 25, 2021
Status: Enacted
Prime sponsor: John P. Burke

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