Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7645
AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE IN PARTICULAR ACTIONS -- ARBITRATION
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Caldwell (Democratic)
- Edwards (Democratic)
- Bennett (Democratic)
- Casimiro
- Craven (Democratic)
- McEntee (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Extends time for a party to apply for stay of arbitration to180 days; invalidates any provision that penalizes a party for seeking legal representation; requires arbitrator to provide notice of default to a party for failure to pay fees.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 26, 2026 · Legislature
02/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Feb 19, 2026 · Legislature
02/19/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/26/2026) - Feb 11, 2026 · House
02/11/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary