RI S0398 | 2021 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 7-0)
Status: Passed on June 7 2021 - 100% progression
Action: 2021-06-07 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Amended) [PDF]

Summary

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.

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Title

Marriage Licenses

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2021-06-01 - House - Solemnization Of Marriage (Y: 71 N: 0 NV: 4 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2021-05-11 - Senate - Solemnization Of Marriage (Y: 36 N: 0 NV: 2 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2021-05-11 - Senate - Solemnization Of Marriage (Y: 35 N: 0 NV: 3 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2021-06-07SenateSigned by Governor
2021-06-02SenateTransmitted to Governor
2021-06-01HouseHouse passed as amended in concurrence
2021-05-28HousePlaced on House Calendar (06/01/2021)
2021-05-27HouseCommittee recommends passage as amended in concurrence
2021-05-21HouseScheduled for consideration (05/27/2021)
2021-05-12HouseReferred to House Judiciary
2021-05-11SenateSenate passed as amended (floor amendment)
2021-05-07SenatePlaced on Senate Calendar (05/11/2021)
2021-05-06SenateCommittee recommends passage
2021-04-30SenateScheduled for consideration (05/06/2021)
2021-03-29SenateCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2021-03-26SenateScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/29/2021)
2021-02-25SenateIntroduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

Rhode Island State Sources


Bill Comments

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