S.2141

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

Chamber Passed·3/31/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2141 increases juror fees to $50 per day.

Rhode Island S2141 amends the General Laws to increase the daily fee paid to grand and petit jurors from $25 to $50, effective July 1, 2026. Jurors may also choose to 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

Last
Passed the Senate · 36–0 · Mar 31
Current
Finance Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

36 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Not Voting

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Calendar

Mar 26

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Consideration

Mar 12

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 1

House

Referred to House Finance

Mar 31

Senate

Senate read and passed

Mar 27

Senate

Placed on Senate Calendar (03/31/2026)