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RI S2141

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Samuel Zurier

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases daily juror fees 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 cover the increased juror compensation
  • Allows jurors to voluntarily donate their jury fee to the state by signing an approved form
  • Donated jury fees would be 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

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/16/2026

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