Key Votes
H 5015 - Authorizes Same-Sex Marriage - Key Vote
Rhode Island Key Votes
Brian Newberry voted Yea (Passage) on this legislation.
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Stages
Family
Issues
- Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
- Marriage, Family, and Children
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Stage Details
Legislation - Referred to Committee (Senate) - Jan. 30, 2013
Title: Authorizes Same-Sex Marriage
Legislation - Bill Passed (House) (51-19) - Jan. 24, 2013 (Key vote)
Title: Authorizes Same-Sex Marriage
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NOTE: THIS IS A SUBSTITUTE BILL, MEANING THE LANGUAGE OF THE ORIGINAL BILL HAS BEEN REPLACED. THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SUBSTITUTE BILL TEXT DIFFERS FROM THE PREVIOUS VERSION OF THE TEXT CAN VARY GREATLY.
Legislation - Introduced (House) - Jan. 3, 2013
Title: Authorizes Same-Sex Marriage