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Introduced
02/15/2023
02/15/2023
In Committee
02/15/2023
02/15/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/16/2023
06/16/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would increase the amount forwarded to Rhode Island Legal Services from court filing fees for the entry of every petition, complaint or action in district, superior and family court from ten dollars ($10) to twenty dollars ($20). This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill would increase the amount forwarded to Rhode Island Legal Services from court filing fees for petitions, complaints, or actions filed in the district, superior, and family courts from $10 to $20. The bill would amend sections of the Rhode Island General Laws related to court fees, increasing the portion of the filing fees that goes to the state's legal aid organization. The bill would take effect upon passage.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (10)
Leo Felix (D)*,
Jose Batista (D),
Stephen Casey (D),
Robert Craven (D),
Brianna Henries (D),
Katie Kazarian (D),
Jason Knight (D),
Carol McEntee (D),
David Morales (D),
Brandon Potter (D),
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study (on 04/27/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText23/HouseText23/H5640.pdf |
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