Rhode IslandS29362026 Regular SessionSenate

AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE--COURTS -- DISTRICT COURT .

Sponsored By: John P. Burke (Democratic)

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Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

North Kingstown cases now go to Fourth Division

Beginning two months after passage, North Kingstown moves to the Fourth Division of the District Court. If your case started in North Kingstown, appeals and transfers now go to the Washington County Superior Court clerk. They no longer go to the Kent County Superior Court clerk. This changes where you file and who handles your paperwork, which can affect travel or timing.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

John P. Burke
Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

Hanna M. Gallo
Democratic • Senate
Matthew L. LaMountain
Democratic • Senate
Todd M. Patalano
Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 137 • No: 0

House vote • 6/4/2026

DISTRICT COURT PASSAGE IN CONCURRENCE

Yes: 63 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/28/2026

COURTS & CIVIL PROCEDURE--COURTS --DISTRICT COURT Passage

Yes: 37 • No: 0