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RI SB 3197

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AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSE OF ACTION

Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · upper

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Quick answers

Did RI SB 3197 pass?

No. RI SB 3197 did not pass — it was defeated or died in the legislative process. Latest recorded action (2026-04-16): 04/16/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

What is RI SB 3197 about?

Permits a signed release to be transmitted to the party responsible for paying the settlement or their attorney by electronic means.

Who sponsors RI SB 3197?

Thompson, Appollonio, Famiglietti and 3 others are the primary sponsors of RI SB 3197.

Description

Permits a signed release to be transmitted to the party responsible for paying the settlement or their attorney by electronic means.

Introduced
2026-04-03
Latest action
2026-04-16 — 04/16/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Thompsonprimary
  • Appollonioprimary
  • Famigliettiprimary
  • LaMountainprimary
  • Patalanoprimary
  • Dimitriprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-04-16

    04/16/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

    committee-failure

  2. 2026-04-10

    04/10/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/16/2026)

  3. 2026-04-03

    04/03/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

    introduction,referral-committee

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https://status.rilegislature.gov/

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