Allows Paul J. Rao to join Spencer Rao and Michaela Smith in Marriage on or about June 20, 2026, within the Town of Foster, Rhode Island.

Plain-English Summary

This bill is a very specific, personal piece of legislation that grants a one-time legal permission for Paul J. Rao to officiate — meaning to perform the marriage ceremony — for Spencer Rao and Michaela Smith. The wedding is planned for on or around June 20, 2026, in the Town of Foster, Rhode Island.

Under Rhode Island law, only certain people (such as clergy, judges, or licensed officiants) are generally authorized to legally perform a marriage ceremony. This type of bill is a common way for the state legislature to grant a private individual — in this case, likely a family member or close friend of the couple — the legal authority to officiate a wedding on a specific date and in a specific location, without that person needing to hold a permanent officiant credential.

This bill directly affects only the three individuals named — Paul J. Rao, Spencer Rao, and Michaela Smith — and has no broader impact on state law or other residents. It does not change any marriage laws in Rhode Island. Bills like this are relatively routine in states that allow the legislature to grant temporary officiant permissions, and they are typically noncontroversial, as reflected by this bill's smooth passage through the House.