Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 3197: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSE OF ACTION

In committee Last action April 16, 2026: 04/16/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

SB 3197 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on April 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSE OF ACTION. Primary sponsor: Brian Thompson (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Stefano Famiglietti (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 16, 2026): 04/16/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Brian Thompson (Democratic); Pete Appollonio (Democratic); Stefano Famiglietti (Democratic); Matt LaMountain (Democratic); and 2 more.