Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7644: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- FEES
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7644 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- FEES. Primary sponsor: Katie Kazarian (Democratic), David Place (Republican), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic), Jose Batista (Democratic), Leo Felix (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 11, 2026): 06/11/2026 Effective without Governor's signature.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Increases the fees charged for filings and writs of execution in the district court, superior court and family court.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Jason Knight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Jose Batista | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/11/2026 Effective without Governor's signature
- 06/03/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/03/2026 Senate passed in concurrence
- 05/29/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/03/2026)
- 05/28/2026 Committee recommends passage in concurrence
- 05/26/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2026)
- 05/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/01/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/05/2026)
- 05/01/2026 Referred to Senate Judiciary
- 04/28/2026 House read and passed
- 04/24/2026 Placed on House Calendar (04/28/2026)
- 04/16/2026 Committee recommends passage
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