Allows the Honorable Ana B. Quezada to join Leslie Polanco and Daniel P. Nunez, in marriage on or about February 5, 2025, within the City of Providence, Rhode Island.
Summary
H5146 is a narrow, special-purpose act authorizing the Honorable Ana B. Quezada to solemnize the marriage of Leslie Polanco and Daniel P. Nunez in Providence, Rhode Island, on or about February 5, 2025. The bill operates as an exception to the general rule that marriage officiants must be authorized under Rhode Island law, and it specifically empowers Judge Quezada to perform this one ceremony under Chapter 3 of Title 15, which governs solemnization of marriages.
The measure does not create a broad policy change or amend marriage law generally; instead, it grants a one-time authorization for a named official to officiate a specific marriage. It takes effect immediately upon passage, ensuring the ceremony can proceed on the planned date. The bill passed the House unanimously, indicating no recorded opposition in the vote history provided.
Impact
The bill has a limited legal impact: it temporarily and specifically authorizes one individual, the Honorable Ana B. Quezada, to solemnize one marriage in Providence, notwithstanding any contrary general or special law. It affects only the named officiant and the named couple, while leaving the broader statutory framework in Title 15, Chapter 3 unchanged.
Sentiment
The sentiment around H5146 appears strongly favorable and routine. The House passed the bill unanimously, 64-0, and there is no committee transcript or recorded debate suggesting controversy. The lack of opposition suggests the measure was treated as a customary ceremonial authorization rather than a substantive policy issue.
Contention
There is no notable contention reflected in the available record. Because the bill is a private marriage-solicitation/solemnization authorization for a specific officiant and couple, any potential concerns would likely be procedural rather than substantive, but none are documented in the vote or discussion materials provided.