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RI H7645
Bill
Status
2/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Hagan McEntee
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AI Summary
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Extends the deadline for a party to apply for a stay of arbitration from 20 days to 180 days after receiving a notice of intention to arbitrate
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Exempts arbitration agreements governed by the Federal Arbitration Act (9 U.S.C. §§ 1-16) from Rhode Island's state arbitration chapter
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Declares null and void any agreement provision that discriminates against or penalizes a party for retaining legal counsel in arbitration proceedings
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Requires arbitration providers to send notice of default to drafting parties who fail to pay required fees within 30 days, with a 15-day cure period before the party is deemed in material breach
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Requires notices of intention to arbitrate to include in bold, highlighted print the rights being waived by failure to apply for a stay of arbitration
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Takes effect January 1, 2027
Legislative Description
Extends time for a party to apply for stay of arbitration to180 days; invalidates any provision that penalizes a party for seeking legal representation; requires arbitrator to provide notice of default to a party for failure to pay fees.
Courts And Civil Procedure
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
2/26/2026