Rhode IslandAN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- PERMITTING VIRTUAL OR REMOTE COURT HEARINGS
What it does
Permits all Rhode Island courts to conduct hearings remotely and allow any party or attorney to appear by telephone or video conference, with remote appearances having the same legal effect as in-person appearances.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- May 505/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyLatest
- May 105/01/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/05/2026)
- Mar 403/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate JudiciaryIntroduced