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.

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Feb 11, 2026

Last Action

Feb 26, 2026

Session

RI 2026

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

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

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