§ 15-3.1-7. References and inclusions.
A party to a civil union shall be included in any definition or use of any term that denotes the spousal relationship, whether or not gender specific, as those or related terms designating that relationship are used throughout the laws of the State of Rhode Island.
History of Section.P.L. 2011, ch. 198, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Section 15-3.1-1. - Definitions.
Section 15-3.1-2. - Eligibility.
Section 15-3.1-5. - Conscience and religious organizations protected.
Section 15-3.1-6. - Benefits, protections, and responsibilities.
Section 15-3.1-7. - References and inclusions.
Section 15-3.1-8. - Reciprocity.
Section 15-3.1-9. - Dissolution of civil unions.
Section 15-3.1-10. - Requirement of department of health — Civil unions.
Section 15-3.1-11. - Severability.
Section 15-3.1-12. - Merger of civil union into marriage by action of the parties.