| RI | H7642 | Pass | COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- DISTRICT COURT PRACTICE - Provides amendments to the assessment of filing fees required to appeal from certain matters adjudicated by the district court.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-06-26
Effective without Governor's signature |
| RI | H8046 | Pass | COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- FEES - Establishes a set service rate of seventy dollars ($70.00) for the service of all writs, citations or subpoenas.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-06-26
Effective without Governor's signature |
| RI | S3047 | Pass | COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- DISTRICT COURT PRACTICE - Provides amendments to the assessment of filing fees required to appeal from certain matters adjudicated by the district court.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-06-26
Effective without Governor's signature |
| RI | H7643 | Pass | COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE IN PARTICULAR ACTION -- SMALL CLAIMS AND CONSUMER CLAIMS - Simplifies the assessment of filing fees required to appeal from small claims and consumer matters adjudicated by the district court.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-06-24
Effective without Governor's signature |
| RI | S2975 | Pass | COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE IN PARTICULAR ACTION -- SMALL CLAIMS AND CONSUMER CLAIMS - Simplifies the assessment of filing fees required to appeal from small claims and consumer matters adjudicated by the district court.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-06-24
Effective without Governor's signature |
| RI | H8247 | Pass | COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- SUPERIOR COURT - Changes the term of drug court to recovery court.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-06-23
Signed by Governor |
| RI | S3099 | Pass | COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- SUPERIOR COURT - Changes the term of drug court to recovery court.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-06-23
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H8004 | Pass | COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- SUPERIOR COURT - Provides technical amendments relating to comprehensive planning and land use, subdivision of land, zoning ordinances and low- and moderate-income housing.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-06-23
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H8547 | Pass | COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- SUPERIOR COURT - Establishes a separate domestic violence calendar within the superior court to handle felony domestic violence cases.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-06-23
Signed by Governor |
| RI | S3290 | Pass | COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- SUPERIOR COURT - Establishes a separate domestic violence calendar within the superior court to handle felony domestic violence cases.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-06-23
Signed by Governor |
| RI | S3302 | Pass | COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- SUPERIOR COURT - Provides technical amendments relating to comprehensive planning and land use, subdivision of land, zoning ordinances and low- and moderate-income housing.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-06-23
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H7202 | Pass | COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION -- THE RHODE ISLAND FEDERAL CONSTITUTION DEFENSE ACT - Creates the Rhode Island Federal Constitution defense act.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-06-22
Signed by Governor |
| RI | S2605 | Pass | COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION -- THE RHODE ISLAND FEDERAL CONSTITUTION DEFENSE ACT - Creates the Rhode Island Federal Constitution defense act.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-06-22
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H7640 | Pass | COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- COURT ADMINISTRATION - For purposes of the judicial security act permits an authorized agent to file a written notice with a state, county, or municipal agency on behalf of a protected individual.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-06-19
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H8050 | Pass | COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION - Provides immunity for mediators and staff employed by the family court in the family court mediation program from financial liability for certain claims arising out of their part...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-06-19
Signed by Governor |
| RI | S2937 | Pass | COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- COURT ADMINISTRATION - For purposes of the judicial security act permits an authorized agent to file a written notice with a state, county, or municipal agency on behalf of a protected individual.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-06-19
Signed by Governor |
| RI | S2953 | Pass | COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION - Provides immunity for mediators and staff employed by the family court in the family court mediation program from financial liability for certain claims arising out of their part...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-06-19
Signed by Governor |
| RI | S2150 | Pass | COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- JUDGMENTS, ORDERS, AND DECREES - Requires that notice of a judgment lien be sent within ten (10) business days of the recording of the lien.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-06-18
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H7507 | Pass | COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- JUDGMENTS, ORDERS, AND DECREES - Requires that notice of a judgment lien be sent within ten (10) business days of the recording of the lien.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-06-18
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H7748 | Pass | COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- DISTRICT COURT - Moves North Kingstown from the third division of the district court to the fourth division to better balance case workloads among the divisions.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-06-12
Effective without Governor's signature |
| RI | S2936 | Pass | COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- DISTRICT COURT - Moves North Kingstown from the third division of the district court to the fourth division to better balance case workloads among the divisions.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-06-12
Effective without Governor's signature |
| RI | H7200 | Pass | COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION - Amends what is considered sexual abuse for purposes of limitations on actions based on sexual abuse or exploitation of a child and would amend the provisions for when a cause of ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-06-11
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H7644 | Pass | COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- FEES - Increases the fees charged for filings and writs of execution in the district court, superior court and family court.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-06-11
Effective without Governor's signature |
| RI | S2616 | Pass | COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION - Amends what is considered sexual abuse for purposes of limitations on actions based on sexual abuse or exploitation of a child and would amend the provisions for when a cause of ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-06-11
Signed by Governor |
| RI | S2722 | Engross
Sine Die | COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION - Creates a cause of action for the replacement cost of a child restraint system that is in a motor vehicle at the time of a motor vehicle accident.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-06-11
Senate read and passed |
| RI | S2725 | Pass | COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- FEES - Increases the fees charged for filings and writs of execution in the district court, superior court and family court.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-06-11
Effective without Governor's signature |
| RI | S2940 | Pass | Senate Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Study And Provide Recommendations For Juvenile Hearing Boards (creates A 19 Member Special Legislative Study Commission Whose Purpose It Would Be To Study Current Practices Of State And M...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-06-11
Senate passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment) |
| RI | H7757 | Engross
Sine Die | COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- FAMILY COURT - Gives statewide juvenile hearing boards the authority to refer a juvenile offender to a rehabilitative driving course, as part of a disposition of an offense before the board. The order may be en...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-06-09
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| RI | S3050 | Engross
Sine Die | COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- SUPERIOR COURT - Permits retired superior court magistrates to be assigned to perform service pursuant to §§ 8-2-11.1, 8-2-39, 8-2-39.1 or 8-2-39.2 and be reemployed by the superior court without any forfeitu...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-06-05
To House Finance Committee |
| RI | S2054 | Engross
Sine Die | COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- EVIDENCE - Provides that statements by a health care provider regarding the unanticipated outcome of a patient's medical care and treatment shall be inadmissible as evidence of an admission of liab...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-06-04
To House Judiciary Committee |
| RI | S2128 | Engross
Sine Die | COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- JUDICIAL SELECTION - Requires individuals seeking a judicial nomination to reapply to JNC every 3 years and make those individuals selected as finalists, eligible only for the court in which they applied and we...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-06-04
To House Judiciary Committee |
| RI | H7751 | Intro
Sine Die | COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- LITIGATION LENDING AGREEMENTS - Makes litigation loan agreements subject to state usury laws.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-06-02
To House Judiciary Committee |
| RI | S2939 | Intro
Sine Die | COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- FAMILY COURT - Requires that the chief judge of the family court in appointing magistrates do so in accordance with the judicial selection and nomination process set forth in chapter 16.1 of title 8.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-05-28
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| RI | S2938 | Intro
Sine Die | COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- JUDICIAL SELECTION - Permits RI Supreme Court Committee on Racial and Ethnic Fairness, in consultation with RI Bar Association and its Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, to appoint members of JNC an...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-05-28
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| RI | S2947 | Intro
Sine Die | COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- JUDICIAL SELECTION - Requires the JNC to establish standardized merit-based selection process and that applications be evaluated according to uniform, job-related criteria adopted in advance and published on th...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-05-28
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| RI | S2982 | Intro
Sine Die | COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- FAMILY COURT - Gives statewide juvenile hearing boards the authority to refer a juvenile offender to a rehabilitative driving course, as part of a disposition of an offense before the board. The order may be en...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-05-19
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| RI | S3038 | Intro
Sine Die | COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- EXTREME RISK PROTECTION ORDERS - Requires a court considering evidence for the issuance of a temporary emergency protective order to cause the respondent to be taken into protective custody by law enforcement and sent to...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-05-19
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| RI | S2966 | Intro
Sine Die | COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- PERMITTING VIRTUAL OR REMOTE COURT HEARINGS - Permits all Rhode Island courts to conduct hearings remotely and allow any party or attorney to appear by telephone or video conference, with remote appearances hav...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-05-05
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| RI | S2603 | Intro
Sine Die | COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION - Grants an affirmative defense for certain privileged communications, including communications made by an individual, without malice, regarding an incident of sexual assault, hara...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-04-30
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| RI | H8433 | Intro
Sine Die | COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- WRITS, SUMMONS AND PROCESS - Restricts service of process of any writs, executions or summonses to the division of sheriff or a certified constable authorized pursuant to statutory law.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-04-30
To House Judiciary Committee |
| RI | H7156 | Intro
Sine Die | COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- SUPERIOR COURT - Permits retired superior court magistrates to be assigned to perform service pursuant to §§ 8-2-11.1, 8-2-39, 8-2-39.1 or 8-2-39.2 and be reemployed by the superior court without any forfeitu...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-04-29
To House Finance Committee |
| RI | H7583 | Intro
Sine Die | COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- FEES - Increases fees paid to jurors to fifty dollars ($50.00) per day.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-04-29
To House Finance Committee |
| RI | H7431 | Intro
Sine Die | COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION - Creates "Harter's Law" to extend the civil statute of limitations, for injuries resulting from first degree child abuse, to thirty-five (35) years and cap civil damages recovery ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-04-16
To House Judiciary Committee |
| RI | S3193 | Intro
Sine Die | COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION - Provides for punitive damages in civil actions where there is willful or wanton conduct or a reckless disregard for health, safety and welfare.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-04-16
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| RI | S3191 | Intro
Sine Die | COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- EVIDENCE - Provides that for purposes of all civil actions, the fair and reasonable charge for certain medical and dental services is the amount billed by the licensed healthcare provider.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-04-16
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| RI | S3196 | Intro
Sine Die | COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- LITIGATION LENDING AGREEMENTS - Makes litigation loan agreements subject to state usury laws.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-04-16
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| RI | S3189 | Intro
Sine Die | COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- EVIDENCE - Repeals the collateral source rule in medical malpractice actions.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-04-16
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| RI | S3197 | Intro
Sine Die | COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSE OF ACTION - Permits a signed release to be transmitted to the party responsible for paying the settlement or their attorney by electronic means.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-04-16
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| RI | S3190 | Intro
Sine Die | COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- DECISIONS, SPECIAL FINDINGS AND ASSESSMENT OF DAMAGES - Adds the doctrine of assumption of risk to the current comparative negligence statute.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-04-16
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| RI | S2283 | Intro
Sine Die | COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION - Provides for a cause of action against an individual or entity that prohibits the possession of firearms on real property, except residences, by an individual that is authorized ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-04-14
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
