Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 8328: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- PERMITTING VIRTUAL OR REMOTE COURT HEARINGS

In committee Last action April 9, 2026: 04/09/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 8328 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on March 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- PERMITTING VIRTUAL OR REMOTE COURT HEARINGS. Primary sponsor: Jay Edwards (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), John Lombardi (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Nathan Biah (Democratic), Leo Felix (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 9, 2026): 04/09/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jay Edwards (Democratic); Brandon Potter (Democratic); Raymond Hull (Democratic); John Lombardi (Democratic); and 5 more.