HB 8547·RI·house
AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE--COURTS -- SUPERIOR COURT
Signed into LawFiled May 13, 2026
Sponsor: Carol McEntee (D)
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Signed by Governor
Jun 23, 2026
Summary
The law establishes a special docket within the state’s superior court to handle felony domestic‑violence matters, assigning dedicated judges and a new magistrate. It is intended to speed up these cases and provide consistent oversight for victims, defendants, and court staff.
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