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RI S3047

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Todd Patalano

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Simplifies the fee structure for appeals from district court to superior court in civil cases by eliminating the $50 attorney's fee for adverse parties and the $25 minimum cost requirement
  • Establishes a consolidated $75 filing fee for civil case appeals, which includes the civil case processing fee and technology surcharge
  • Applies the same simplified fee structure to landlord-tenant actions appealed from district court to superior court
  • Retains the existing appeal deadlines: 2 business days for general civil cases and 5 calendar days for landlord-tenant matters
  • Takes effect January 1, 2027

Legislative Description

Provides amendments to the assessment of filing fees required to appeal from certain matters adjudicated by the district court.

Courts And Civil Procedure

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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