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SB 3047·RI·senate

AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- DISTRICT COURT PRACTICE

Signed into LawFiled Mar 5, 2026
Sponsor: Todd Patalano (D)
Latest Action

06/26/2026 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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