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RI S2141
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Samuel Zurier
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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
Full Bill Text
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