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Read. Follow. Verify.Rhode Island simplifies small claims and consumer appeal filing fees
Last action · June 24, 2026: Effective without Governor's signatureSponsor: Mark McKenney
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What This Bill Does
Rhode Island simplifies the assessment of filing fees required to appeal and consumer matters adjudicated by the .
Modifies the financial requirements for individuals and businesses seeking to challenge rulings.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Small claims litigants
Litigants appealing small claims decisions face simplified filing fee assessment procedures.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Current status: Became law without the governor's signature.
Procedural history
11 actions- Jun 24, 2026EnrolledEffective without Governor's signature
- Jun 16, 2026Transmitted to Governor
- Jun 8, 2026FloorHouse passed in concurrence
- Jun 5, 2026Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/08/2026)
- Jun 3, 2026FloorSenate read and passed
- May 29, 2026Placed on Senate Calendar (06/03/2026)
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- May 28, 2026FloorCommittee recommends passage
- May 26, 2026Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2026)
- Mar 31, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- Mar 27, 2026Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/31/2026)
- Mar 4, 2026IntroducedIntroduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
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- Controversy10Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
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