Rhode Island General Laws

R.I. Gen. Laws § 43-3-3 (2026)

Gender of words

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Every word importing the masculine gender only may be construed to extend to and to include females as well as males.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1997–2000 · leading case: Rubano v. DiCenzo, 759 A.2d 959 (R.I. 2000).

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Rubano v. DiCenzo, 759 A.2d 959 (R.I. 2000). · cites it 4× “" G.L.1956 § 43-3-3. Thus, two women may certainly be "adults who shall be involved with paternity" of a child for purposes of this statute.”

Pontbriand v. Sundlun, 699 A.2d 856 (R.I. 1997). · cites it 2× “See G.L.1956 § 43-3-3, which provides that ”[e]veiy word importing the masculine gender only, may be construed to extend to and to include females as well as males.”

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