HB 8328 (Rhode Island) - Bill Status, Summary & Sponsor

Overview

Bill Details

Bill Number: HB 8328
Bill ID: RI-2026-HB-8328
Session: 2026
Status: in_committee

Title: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- PERMITTING VIRTUAL OR REMOTE COURT HEARINGS

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.

Sponsor

Diaz

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History

Actions Timeline

Date	Event	Detail
2026-03-20	Introduced	Bill introduced
2026-03-20	Status	in_committee
2026-03-20	Latest Action	Introduced, referred to House Judiciary