Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateRhode IslandTo Governor
HB 8627: AN ACT RELATING TO SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES
Justine Caldwell
HB 8627 status: To Governor — 06/26/2026 Effective without Governor's signature (updated Jun 26, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
60OUT OF 100
Score:60/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 5/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan100%
Public opinion100%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill authorizes Meghan Elizabeth McEntee to serve as the officiant for the marriage of Taylor Lauren Criscuolo and Michael Joseph McEntee Jr.
Who is affected
Meghan Elizabeth McEntee, Taylor Lauren Criscuolo, and Michael Joseph McEntee Jr.
Requirements and enforcement
The wedding ceremony must take place on or about September 25, 2026, in the Town of Narragansett, Rhode Island.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
Effective as of June 26, 2026.
Potential benefits
Enables the couple to be wed by their preferred officiant.
Risks and tradeoffs
None.
What is still unknown
No significant unknowns remain as the bill serves a singular, well-defined purpose.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Society
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Allows a specific chosen officiant to perform a marriage ceremony.
- Facilitates the personal preferences of the couple involved.
- Follows established Rhode Island legislative traditions for marriage solemnization.
Risks
- Relies on legislative intervention for a common legal status.
- Requires state government administrative time for individual requests.
- No broad impact on social policy.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
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Source note
No material public interest risk identified.
Analysis scope
Analysis is based on a legislative summary rather than full bill text.
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Where it stands
Official record- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorCurrent
- EnactedUpcoming
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