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RI H7583

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Dawson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases daily compensation for grand and petit jurors serving in superior court from $25.00 to $50.00 per day, effective July 1, 2026

  • Requires the General Assembly to annually appropriate funds necessary to implement the juror fee increase

  • Retains existing provision allowing jurors to voluntarily donate their jury fee to the state by signing an approved form

  • Donated jury fees are deposited into the general fund and allocated to the Rhode Island Veterans Home Community Living Center

  • Takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Increases fees paid to jurors to fifty dollars ($50.00) per day.

Courts And Civil Procedure

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House Finance

2/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/6/2026

Full Bill Text

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