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RI H7748
RI H7748Moves North Kingstown from the third division of the district court to the fourth division to better balance case workloads among the divisions.
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Introduced
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
In Committee
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would move North Kingstown from the third division of the district court to the fourth division to better balance case workloads among the divisions. This act would take effect two (2) months after passage.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to move the town of North Kingstown from the third division of the district court to the fourth division, a change intended to better distribute the volume of cases across these court divisions. The district court, which handles various legal matters, is organized into different divisions for administrative purposes. This specific amendment to Section 8-8-2 of the General Laws will officially reassign North Kingstown, impacting how legal cases originating there are processed and appealed. The change will become effective two months after the bill is passed into law.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study (on 02/26/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7748.pdf |
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