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HB 7644

AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- FEES

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Edith Ajello and 9 co-sponsors

Rhode Island bill modifying court and civil procedure fees with unclear specific changes pending committee review and sponsor clarification.

06/11/2026 Effective without Governor's signature
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Bill Summary · HB 7644

Legislative bill overview

HB 7644 is a Rhode Island bill addressing court and civil procedure fees, though specific fee modifications are not detailed in the available information. The bill was introduced in February 2026 and referred to the House Judiciary Committee, where it was recently postponed at the sponsor's request.

Why is this important

Court fees directly impact access to justice by affecting whether individuals and small businesses can afford to use the legal system. Changes to fee structures can either reduce barriers to litigation or generate additional revenue for court operations, making this a substantive policy matter affecting Rhode Island residents' ability to pursue legal remedies.

Potential points of contention

  • Access to justice concerns: Fee increases may disproportionately burden low-income individuals and small businesses, while fee decreases may strain court funding
  • Revenue impact: Changes to fee structures have direct budgetary consequences for Rhode Island's judicial system operations
  • Fairness and equity: Different fee schedules for different case types or litigant categories could raise questions about equal treatment under law

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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