Rhode IslandS20542026 Regular SessionSenate

AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- EVIDENCE .

Sponsored By: Pamela J. Lauria (Democratic)

Passed Senate

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Pamela J. Lauria

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Alana M. DiMario

    Democratic • Senate

  • Dawn Euer

    Democratic • Senate

  • Hanna M. Gallo

    Democratic • Senate

  • Matthew L. LaMountain

    Democratic • Senate

  • Valarie J. Lawson

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mark P. McKenney

    Democratic • Senate

  • Melissa A. Murray

    Democratic • Senate

  • Ryan W. Pearson

    Democratic • Senate

  • Samuel D. Zurier

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 32 • No: 5

Senate vote • 6/3/2026

COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- EVIDENCE Passage

Yes: 32 • No: 5

Actions Timeline

  1. Referred to House Judiciary

    6/4/2026House
  2. Senate passed Sub A

    6/3/2026Senate
  3. Placed on Senate Calendar (06/03/2026)

    5/27/2026Senate
  4. Committee recommends passage of Sub A

    5/26/2026
  5. Proposed Substitute

    5/22/2026
  6. Scheduled for consideration (05/26/2026)

    5/22/2026
  7. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

    5/7/2026
  8. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/07/2026)

    5/1/2026
  9. Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

    1/9/2026Senate

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