HB 8328

Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: April 9, 2026.

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

Bill ID RI-2026-HB-8328

Session 2026

Status in_committee

House in_committee 2026-04-09

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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Actions Timeline

Date	Event	Detail
2026-03-20	Introduced	Bill introduced
2026-04-09	Status	in_committee
2026-04-09	Latest Action	Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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