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H7645

Extends time for a party to apply for stay of arbitration to180 days; invalidates any provision that penalizes a party for seeking legal representation; requires arbitrator to provide notice of default to a party for failure to pay fees.

Introduced·2/11/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7645 extends the time for a party to apply for a stay of arbitration to 180 days, invalidates penalties for seeking legal.

Rhode Island H7645 amends arbitration laws by extending the period for a party to apply for a stay of arbitration to 180 days. It also invalidates any agreement provision that penalizes a party for seeking legal representation. Additionally, the bill mandates that arbitrators provide notice of default to a party who fails to pay arbitration fees. This act is set to take effect on January 1, 2027.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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6
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Feb 26

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Feb 26

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Feb 19

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/26/2026)

Feb 11

House

Introduced, referred to House Judiciary