HB5258 — AN ACT RELATING TO DOMESTIC RELATIONS -- SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES--COMMON LAW MARRIAGE

HB5258 — AN ACT RELATING TO DOMESTIC RELATIONS -- SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES--COMMON LAW MARRIAGE · Informed CitizenryThis act amends Chapter 15-3 of the General Laws by adding section 15-3-5.1, which states that a common law marriage may not be entered into in Rhode Island on or after January 1, 2026. However, an…Open in Informed Citizenry