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RI H7644
Bill
Status
2/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Leonela Felix
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AI Summary
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District court fees increase: small claims entry from $55 to $75, other actions from $80 to $100, and writs of execution from $20 to $40
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Superior court fees increase: civil action/petition entry from $160 to $180, writs of execution from $50 to $70, and citations from $25 to $40
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Family court fees increase: petition/complaint/action entry from $120 to $130, and writs of execution from $40 to $50
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Portion of fees forwarded to Rhode Island Legal Services increases from $5-$10 to $20 per filing across all three court levels
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Act takes effect upon passage
Legislative Description
Increases the fees charged for filings and writs of execution in the district court, superior court and family court.
Courts And Civil Procedure
Last Action
Committee postponed at request of sponsor
2/26/2026