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RI S2725

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jacob Bissaillon

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • District court filing fees increase from $55 to $75 for small claims, $80 to $100 for other actions, and $20 to $40 for writs of execution.

  • Superior court fees increase from $160 to $180 for civil actions/petitions, $50 to $70 for writs of execution, and $25 to $40 for citations.

  • Family court fees increase from $120 to $130 for petitions/complaints/actions and $40 to $50 for writs of execution.

  • Portion of filing fees forwarded to Rhode Island Legal Services increases from $5-$10 to $20 per filing across all three court systems.

  • 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

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

2/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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