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Rhode IslandH76422026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- DISTRICT COURT PRACTICE .
Sponsored By: Susan R. Donovan (Democratic)
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Bill Overview
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New fee and two day civil appeal window
Beginning January 1, 2027, you must pay a $75 filing fee to appeal a district court civil judgment to superior court. The $75 includes the civil case processing fee and the court technology surcharge. Courts also tax at least $25 in costs, on top of the filing fee. The old $50 attorney’s fee paid to the other side is removed. You must file a written claim of appeal with the clerk within two days after judgment, not counting weekends or legal holidays.
New fee and shorter landlord-tenant appeal window
Beginning January 1, 2027, you must pay a $75 filing fee to appeal a landlord-tenant judgment to superior court. The $75 includes the civil case processing fee and the court technology surcharge. Courts also tax at least $25 in costs, in addition to the filing fee. The old $50 attorney’s fee to the other side is removed. You must file within five days after judgment, and those five days include Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Susan R. Donovan
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 6/9/2026
COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- DISTRICT COURT PRACTICE In Concurrence Passage
Yes: 36 • No: 0
House vote • 4/28/2026
DISTRICT COURT PRACTICE PASSAGE
Yes: 68 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Effective without Governor's signature — Chapter 283
6/26/2026GovernorTransmitted to Governor
6/18/2026GovernorSenate passed in concurrence
6/9/2026SenatePlaced on Senate Calendar (06/09/2026)
6/5/2026SenateCommittee recommends passage in concurrence
5/28/2026Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2026)
5/26/2026Referred to Senate Judiciary
5/1/2026SenateHouse read and passed
4/28/2026HousePlaced on House Calendar (04/28/2026)
4/24/2026HouseCommittee recommends passage
4/9/2026Scheduled for consideration (04/09/2026)
4/3/2026Committee recommended measure be held for further study
2/26/2026Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/26/2026)
2/19/2026Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
2/11/2026House
Bill Text
H7642 - As Introduced
2/11/2026
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