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H7644Introduced in the House

Increases the fees charged for filings and writs of execution in the district court, superior court and family court.

Passed

Introduced by Leonela Felix, District 61

What does this bill do?

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Official description

COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- FEES - Increases the fees charged for filings and writs of execution in the district court, superior court and family court.

Where it stands

Effective without Governor's signature

June 11, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

SenateStage: Senate Committee on Judiciary: Passage in concurrence · May 28, 2026

9

Yes

0

No

1

Absent or Not Voting

10 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/26/2026)

  3. Committee postponed at request of sponsor

  4. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/26/2026)

  5. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  6. Scheduled for consideration (04/16/2026)

  7. Committee recommends passage

  8. Placed on House Calendar (04/28/2026)

  9. House read and passed

  10. Referred to Senate Judiciary

  11. Scheduled for consideration (05/05/2026)

  12. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  13. Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2026)

  14. Committee recommends passage in concurrence

  15. Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/03/2026)

  16. Senate passed in concurrence

  17. Transmitted to Governor

  18. Effective without Governor's signature

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