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

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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.

Chamber: House
Introduced: Mar 20, 2026
Last action: Apr 9, 2026 — 04/09/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Sponsor: Jay Edwards D
Session: 2026
Momentum: 5 · Stalled