Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 3047: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- DISTRICT COURT PRACTICE
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 3047 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- DISTRICT COURT PRACTICE. Primary sponsor: John Burke (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Todd Patalano (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.
Provides amendments to the assessment of filing fees required to appeal from certain matters adjudicated by the district court.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Andrew Dimitri | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Todd Patalano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
“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
- 06/08/2026 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)
- 03/31/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/31/2026)
- 03/05/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary