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SB 1014

AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- JUDGMENTS, ORDERS, AND DECREES

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ana Quezada and 1 co-sponsor

Rhode Island bill SB 1014 modifies civil court judgment procedures; Senate Judiciary Committee recommends further study before advancing.

05/22/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Bill Summary · SB 1014

Legislative bill overview

SB 1014 is a Rhode Island bill addressing procedures related to judgments, orders, and decrees in civil court proceedings. The bill was introduced in May 2025 and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee, which recommended it be held for further study rather than advanced immediately.

Why is this important

Changes to civil judgment procedures affect how courts enforce legal decisions, collect debts, and resolve disputes between parties. These procedural reforms can impact access to justice, the efficiency of court systems, and the rights of both creditors and defendants in civil cases.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of specific bill text: The provided information does not include the actual substantive provisions, making it impossible to identify what specific procedural changes are proposed or which stakeholders might object
  • Committee's cautious approach: The judiciary committee's decision to hold the bill for further study suggests potential concerns about the proposal's readiness or impact that warrant additional scrutiny
  • Balance between creditor and debtor protections: Civil judgment procedures often pit creditor recovery interests against debtor protections, and any reforms likely involve competing priorities

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

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