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RI S0539
RI S0539Provides amendments to the assessment of filing fees required to appeal from certain matters adjudicated by the district court.
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Introduced
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
In Committee
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/20/2025
06/20/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would provide amendments to the assessment of filing fees required to appeal from certain matters adjudicated by the district court. This act would take effect on January 1, 2026.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Rhode Island General Laws related to filing fees for appeals from district court civil cases and landlord-tenant actions. Specifically, the bill replaces the previous requirement of paying a $50 attorney's fee to the opposing party with a new $75 filing fee that includes a civil case processing fee and technology surcharge. For civil cases, appeals must still be filed within two days (excluding weekends and holidays), while landlord-tenant appeals can now be filed within five days (including weekends and holidays). The new filing fee structure simplifies the appeal process by eliminating the separate attorney's fee and standardizing the cost across different types of civil cases. The changes will take effect on January 1, 2026, giving courts and legal professionals time to prepare for the new fee structure and filing requirements.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (10)
Todd Patalano (D)*,
Peter Appollonio (D),
Bob Britto (D),
John Burke (D),
Andrew Dimitri (D),
Hanna Gallo (D),
Matt LaMountain (D),
Ryan Pearson (D),
Brian Thompson (D),
David Tikoian (D),
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study (on 03/13/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText25/SenateText25/S0539.pdf |
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