· RI legislature · 2026

AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE IN PARTICULAR ACTIONS -- ARBITRATION

Extends time for a party to apply for stay of arbitration to180 days; invalidates any provision that penalizes a party for seeking legal representation; requires arbitrator to provide notice of default to a party for failure to pay fees.

Sponsor

Justine Caldwell (D-RI)

Introduced

2026-02-11

Policy area

Law

Latest action

02/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study