Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7144: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- JURY LISTS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7144 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- JURY LISTS. Primary sponsor: Dick Fascia (Republican), Sherry Roberts (Republican), Marie Hopkins (Republican), David Place (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 16, 2026): 01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Makes those persons seventy (70) years of age or older exempt from jury service.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dick Fascia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Sherry Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary