H7583

Increases fees paid to jurors to fifty dollars ($50.00) per day.

Introduced·2/6/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7583 increases juror fees to fifty dollars per day.

Rhode Island H7583 amends the General Laws to increase the daily fee for grand and petit jurors from twenty-five dollars to fifty dollars. This change applies to attendance on the superior court starting July 1, 2026. Jurors can also donate their fees to the Rhode Island Veterans Home Community Living Center. The act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 29

12:00 AM

House Finance Hearing

History

Apr 29

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 24

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/29/2026)

Feb 6

House

Introduced, referred to House Finance