Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 8046: 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 8046 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE--PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- FEES. Primary sponsor: Bob Phillips (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Anthony DeSimone (Democratic), Brian Kennedy (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 26, 2026): 06/26/2026 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.
Establishes a set service rate of seventy dollars ($70.00) for the service of all writs, citations or subpoenas.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Anthony DeSimone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Brian Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/26/2026 Effective without Governor's signature
- 06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/11/2026 Senate passed in concurrence
- 06/09/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)
- 06/09/2026 Committee recommends passage in concurrence
- 06/07/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/09/2026)
- 06/07/2026 Referred to Senate Judiciary
- 06/04/2026 House read and passed
- 05/29/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/04/2026)
- 05/26/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 05/22/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/26/2026)
- 04/09/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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