Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2937: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE--COURTS -- COURT ADMINISTRATION
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2937 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE--COURTS -- COURT ADMINISTRATION. Primary sponsor: Todd Patalano (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Lou Raptakis (Democratic), Stefano Famiglietti (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Ana Quezada (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 19, 2026): 06/19/2026 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Patalano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Lou Raptakis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Stefano Famiglietti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Andrew Dimitri | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Ana Quezada | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/19/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/08/2026 House passed in concurrence
- 06/05/2026 Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/08/2026)
- 06/03/2026 Senate read and passed
- 05/29/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/03/2026)
- 05/28/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 05/26/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2026)
- 05/26/2026 Meeting postponed (05/26/2026)
- 05/22/2026 Scheduled for consideration
- 03/31/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/31/2026)
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