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RI H7642
Bill
Status
2/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Susan Donovan
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AI Summary
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Eliminates the $50 attorney's fee and $25 minimum costs requirement for parties appealing civil cases from district court to superior court
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Establishes a $75 filing fee for civil case appeals, which includes a civil case processing fee and technology surcharge
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Retains the $50 attorney's fee, $25 minimum costs, and adds the $75 filing fee for landlord-tenant action appeals under Chapter 18 of Title 34
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Appeals in civil cases must be filed within 2 days (excluding weekends/holidays) of judgment; landlord-tenant appeals within 5 days (including weekends/holidays)
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Effective date: January 1, 2027
Legislative Description
Provides amendments to the assessment of filing fees required to appeal from certain matters adjudicated by the district court.
Courts And Civil Procedure
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
2/26/2026