Rhode Islanders for Parentage Equality 🌈 Coalition of families and allies working to update RI family law for every child and family, especially LGBTQ parents.
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The Rhode Island Uniform Parentage Act (#RIUPA) is scheduled for a vote in the @RIHouseofReps and @RISenate this Thursday, July 16. Let’s make sure we get it over the finish line this week and finally ensure equality in parentage law for all Rhode Island families! #RIPoli
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Yes! Now, LGBTQ+ parents won't have to jump through time-consuming, expensive legal hoops to recognize their parentage. 👏🏳️🌈
On January 1, Rhode Island began implementing a new law giving LGBTQ+ couples access to parentage recognition without the burdensome, expensive, and lengthy co-parent adoption process. glad.org/riupa-faq/
Rhode Island's new parentage law creates clear and accessible methods for establishing legal parentage of children. Check out the FAQ for more info!
On January 1, Rhode Island began implementing a new law giving LGBTQ+ couples access to parentage recognition without the burdensome, expensive, and lengthy co-parent adoption process. glad.org/riupa-faq/
Congratulations, @GovRaimondo for being selected Commerce Secretary by the Biden-Harris administration! nytimes.com/2021/01/07/busin…
IT'S OFFICIAL 🎉
Today, the Rhode Island Uniform Parentage Act officially goes into effect, ensuring equal access to vital parentage protections for children and families in Rhode Island!
Here's the story of how we reached this moment: youtu.be/Od0T93R_Tnk
We're just days away from RI's new parentage law going into effect. Here are some FAQs for you to know before January 1st ⤵ glad.org/riupa-before-jan-1/
If you missed last week's event, you can still watch and access resources to find out how Rhode Island's new parentage law is going to effect LGBTQ families when it goes into effect on January 1, 2021! glad.org/post/video-parentag…
Register for tomorrow's event to get the information you and your family need before Rhode Island's new parentage law goes into effect ⤵️
The RI Uniform Parentage Act is going into effect on January 1, 2021. Join us and @GLADLaw on December 4 to learn about the new law and what it means for your family. Register today to save your spot: glad.org/events/a-conversati…
Find out what Rhode Island's new parentage law means for your family. Don't forget to register! glad.org/events/a-conversati…
The RI Uniform Parentage Act is going into effect on January 1, 2021. Join us and @GLADLaw on December 4 to learn about the new law and what it means for your family. Register today to save your spot: glad.org/events/a-conversati…
#ThrowbackThursday to when we won a victory for RI families!
'Equal parentage' bill is signed into law by governor
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Rhode Islanders for Parentage Equality retweeted
Additional coverage of the passage of the Rhode Island Uniform Parentage Act with an interview with Sara Watson and Anna Ford @RIPE_Parents
The RI Uniform Parentage Act means, going forward, couples won't have to go through what Sara Watson and Anna Ford did. Watson had to adopt her own son because she was not legally considered his parent. She couldn't even pick him up from daycare. @ABC6 abc6.com/local-couple-valida…
LIVE: @repmcentee33 with RIPE parents at the State House, and @GovRaimondo signing the Rhode Island Uniform Parentage Act into law. #RIUPA
ALT Rep McEntee and RIPE members at the State House
ALT Gov Raimondo signing RIUPA into law
Thank you to the speakers who came out in the heat for the #RIUPA signing! Watch live on Capitol TV: ritv.devosvideo.com/show?vid… #ripoli
ALT Rhode Islanders for Parent Equality speakers at the Rhode Island Uniform Parentage Act signing
Happening now: @GovRaimondo is about to sign the Rhode Island Uniform Parentage Act (#RUPA) into law! We are so grateful to everyone who has been part of the efforts to pass these critical protections for our children and families.
Watch: ritv.devosvideo.com/show?vid…
Thank you for your support and commitment to equality, @GovRaimondo!
Thank you Rhode Island legislators! Rhode Islanders for Parentage Equality Celebrates Passage of Uniform Parentage Act
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We did it! The RI Uniform Parentage Act has officially been passed! Thanks to all the parents, families, & other advocates who have worked so hard for this day! And thanks to @repmcentee33 & Sen. Erin Lynch Prata for sponsoring the #RIUPA & working hard to get it passed this year
ALT BREAKING: The RI House and Senate just passed the Uniform Parentage Act. Next stop, Gov. Raimondo's desk!
Thank you @RIHouseofReps and @RISenate for voting to make Rhode Island parentage law clear & equitable for all families, including #LGBTQ families.
Thank you #SenErinLynchPrata for championing the #RIUPA. You were instrumental for getting us to this important night, and for the RI Senate choosing love! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤