Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 3197
AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSE OF ACTION
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Thompson (Democratic)
- Appollonio (Democratic)
- Famiglietti (Democratic)
- LaMountain (Democratic)
- Patalano (Democratic)
- Dimitri (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Permits a signed release to be transmitted to the party responsible for paying the settlement or their attorney by electronic means.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 16, 2026 · Legislature
04/16/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Apr 10, 2026 · Legislature
04/10/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/16/2026) - Apr 3, 2026 · Senate
04/03/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary