Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 8328
AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- PERMITTING VIRTUAL OR REMOTE COURT HEARINGS
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Edwards (Democratic)
- Potter (Democratic)
- Hull (Democratic)
- Lombardi (Democratic)
- Alzate (Democratic)
- Biah (Democratic)
- Felix (Democratic)
- Slater (Democratic)
- Diaz (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
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.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 9, 2026 · Legislature
04/09/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Apr 3, 2026 · Legislature
04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2026) - Mar 20, 2026 · House
03/20/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary