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HB 8602

AN ACT RELATING TO SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Carol McEntee

authorizes Noah David Lloyd to officiate the marriage of Lucia Helen Given and Noah Alexander Moroski in Narragansett, RI, around Sept 27, 2026.

06/23/2026 Signed by Governor
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Bill Summary · HB 8602

Summary of HB 8602 (2026) – Rhode Island

Purpose and intent

  • The bill is an act relating to the solemnization of marriages.
  • It explicitly authorizes a specific individual, Noah David Lloyd, to officiate a marriage between Lucia Helen Given and Noah Alexander Moroski.

Key provisions

  • Section 1: Overrides other laws to permit Noah David Lloyd to join Lucia Helen Given and Noah Alexander Moroski in marriage in Narragansett, RI, on or about September 27, 2026.
    • Lloyd is granted authorization to perform the marriage as an officiant under Chapter 3 of Title 15 of the General Laws (Solemnization of marriages).
  • Section 2: The act takes effect upon passage (immediate effect once enacted).

Who or what is affected

  • The primary affected parties are:
    • Lucia Helen Given (bride)
    • Noah Alexander Moroski (groom)
    • Noah David Lloyd (officiant-authorized individual)
  • The Town of Narragansett, Rhode Island, is the venue context for the solemnization.
  • The Rhode Island General Laws, specifically Chapter 3 of Title 15 (Solemnization of marriages), are invoked to authorize the officiating.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: May 29, 2026
  • Referred to: House Special Legislation
  • Effective date: Upon passage (immediate effect once enacted)
  • Notable: The act is narrowly tailored to authorize a single individual to officiate a specific marriage on a specified date and location, rather than broadening general marriage-solemnization authority.

Additional notes

  • The accompanying Explanatory text reiterates the purpose: to authorize Noah David Lloyd to officiate the marriage of Lucia Given and Noah Moroski in Narragansett around September 27, 2026.
  • The bill includes a sponsor (Co-sponsor: Rep. Carol McEntee) and follows standard legislative formatting for a narrowly targeted act.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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