SB 3047·RI·senate
AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- DISTRICT COURT PRACTICE
EnactedFiled Mar 5, 2026
Sponsor: Todd Patalano (D)
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Effective without Governor's signature
Jun 26, 2026
Summary
The bill changes the rules for moving a civil case from district court to superior court on appeal. It requires appeals to be filed within a short window—two days for most civil cases and five days for landlord‑tenant disputes—and imposes specific filing and attorney fees that must be paid to the adverse party.
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