· RI legislature · 2025

AN ACT RELATING TO DOMESTIC RELATIONS -- SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES--COMMON LAW MARRIAGE

Abolishes common law marriages entered into in this state on or after January 1, 2026, while recognizing the validity of any common law marriage entered into or adjudicated to exist before January 1, 2026.

Sponsor

Julie Casimiro (D-RI)

Introduced

2025-01-31

Policy area

Families

Latest action

03/04/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study