S.2048

Codifies the DCYF operating procedure for the submission and fulfillment of requests for persons involved with the department who request birth, death or marriage certificates.

Introduced·1/9/26

Rhode Island S2048 codifies procedures for issuing birth, death, and marriage certificates to minors without permanent residence.

Rhode Island S2048 codifies the Department of Children, Youth, and Families' (DCYF) operating procedure for submitting and fulfilling requests for birth, death, or marriage certificates for minors without permanent residence. The bill allows minors aged 14 to 17 who lack a permanent residence or are in DCYF custody to receive a certified copy of their birth certificate and a state identification card without parental consent. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will issue these identification cards based on specific documentation.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

38 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 2

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Consideration

Mar 31

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Jun 9

Senate

Senate passed as amended (floor amendment)

Jun 4

Senate

Placed on Senate Calendar (06/09/2026)

Jun 2

Senate

Committee recommends passage