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An Act Relating to Courts and Civil Procedure-- Procedure in Particular Action -- Small Claims and Consumer Claims

This bill did not become law and its session has ended, so it can no longer move. It would have to be reintroduced.

RI SB 572 · Senate Bill · 2025

Stage: Session ended
Started in: Senate
Sponsors: 4
Latest action: Mar 13, 2025

What it does

Simplifies the assessment of filing fees required to appeal from small claims and consumer matters adjudicated by the district court.

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Where it stands

This bill did not become law and its session has ended, so it can no longer move. It would have to be reintroduced.

Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
In committee · Mar 13, 2025
Floor (Needs attention)
The session ended first
Law (Not started)

What moved

Who is involved

Sponsors

The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.

David TikoianLead sponsor
Mark McKenneyLead sponsor
Matt LaMountainLead sponsor
Sam ZurierLead sponsor

Where it goes next

While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money in Rhode Island.

Who sits in the seats that vote on itA roster is not a certified tally, and a filing is not a place on the ballot.
Who funds the people decidingA receipt is not backing. A contribution does not establish a policy motive.
Who is paid to be heardNaming an institution is the filer's account, not a record of any meeting.

Work with this bill

AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE-- PROCEDURE IN PARTICULAR ACTION -- SMALL CLAIMS AND CONSUMER CLAIMS | 52