H7642

Provides amendments to the assessment of filing fees required to appeal from certain matters adjudicated by the district court.

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Rhode Island H7642 amends the assessment of filing fees for appeals from district court judgments.

Rhode Island H7642 modifies the filing fees for appeals from certain district court judgments. The bill sets a minimum fee of $25, plus a $75 filing fee, which includes a civil case processing fee and a technology surcharge. It also mandates that the party claiming the appeal must pay an attorney's fee of $50 for the opposing party, which is divided equally if there is more than one opposing party. The changes will take effect on January 1, 2027.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

36 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Not Voting

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1 Absent

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Calendar

May 28

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Consideration

Apr 9

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Consideration

History

Jun 26

House

Effective without Governor's signature

Jun 18

House

Transmitted to Governor

Jun 9

Senate

Senate passed in concurrence