This is no longer necessary as the state of Rhode Island has legalized same-sex marriage.
Same-sex marriage will be legal in Rhode Island on August 1, 2013.
Senator Nesselbush is a supporter of same-sex marriage and is a sponsor of the bill to legalize same-sex marriage in Rhode Island.
Senator Miller is a supporter of same-sex marriage and is a sponsor of the bill to legalize same-sex marriage in Rhode Island.
Senator Pichardo is a supporter of same-sex marriage and is a sponsor of the bill to legalize same-sex marriage in Rhode Island.
Senator Perry is a supporter of same-sex marriage and is a sponsor of the bill to legalize same-sex marriage in Rhode Island.
Senator Sosnowski is a supporter of same-sex marriage and is a sponsor of the bill to legalize same-sex marriage in Rhode Island.
Yes. Same-sex marriage was legalized in Prince Edward Island and all over Canada on July 20, 2005 with the passage of the Civil Marriage Act.
No, the state republican party platform for Rhode Island does not mention same-sex marriage.
The recognition of the marriage would depend on the state the couple was living in. Some states acknowledge same-sex marriages while others don't. In the US, the marriage would be recognized in Maryland, Rhode Island, New York, Iowa, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Washington D.C.
He is considered a "no" vote on same-sex marriage.
Yes. Same-sex marriage became legal on Pitcairn island on May 14, 2015. Only 56 people live on the island.
Senator Cote opposes same-sex marriage and favors amending the state constitution of Rhode Island to define marriage as being between one man and one woman only.