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Legislation
Rhode Island HB 7457
Would amend existing hate crimes law to include gender identity or expression as a covered category.
Rhode Island HB 7839/SB 2204
Would provide for marriage equality under state law.Rhode Island HJR 8017
Proposes to amend the state constitution to provide that marriage is "a lawful union between one man and one woman."Rhode Island SB 2720
Would prohibit same-sex marriage.Rhode Island SB 2737
Would provide certain rights and benefits to domestic partners.
Rhode Island HB 7049
This bill would permit health care providers not to participate in a health care service that “violates the conscience” of the provider.
Rhode Island HB 7081
This bill would provide that any marriage recognized in any state or possession of the United States is eligible for a divorce proceeding in Rhode Island, regardless of whether the marriage is recognized in Rhode Island, so long as the parties meet jurisdictional requirements.





