H7666Introduced in the House
Allows Paul J. Rao to join Spencer Rao and Michaela Smith in Marriage on or about June 20, 2026, within the Town of Foster, Rhode Island.
Introduced by Michael Chippendale, District 40
What does this bill do?
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Official description
SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES - Allows Paul J. Rao to join Spencer Rao and Michaela Smith in Marriage on or about June 20, 2026, within the Town of Foster, Rhode Island.
Where it stands
Effective without Governor's signature
June 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Committee on Judiciary: Passage in concurrence · June 3, 2026
10
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
10 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jacob Bissaillon | 1 | Yes |
| Ana Quezada | 2 | Yes |
| John Burke | 9 | Yes |
| Dawn Euer | 13 | Yes |
| Thomas Paolino | 17 | Yes |
| Andrew Dimitri | 25 | Yes |
| Todd Patalano | 26 | Yes |
| Mark McKenney | 30 | Yes |
| Matthew LaMountain | 31 | Yes |
| Leonidas Raptakis | 33 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, referred to House Special Legislation
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026)
Committee recommends passage
Placed on House Calendar (03/24/2026)
House read and passed
Referred to Senate Judiciary
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/03/2026)
Committee recommends passage in concurrence
Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/09/2026)
Senate passed in concurrence
Transmitted to Governor
Effective without Governor's signature
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