The bill proposes the establishment of a municipal court in the town of Foster, which would be granted original jurisdiction to hear and determine causes involving the violation of any town ordinance. The bill specifies that defendants found guilty, excluding certain violations, may appeal to the Providence county superior court within seven days for a trial de novo. Additionally, the town council of Foster may establish a municipal housing court with jurisdiction over various housing and zoning violations, including those related to the Rhode Island zoning enabling act, historical area zoning, minimum housing standards, housing maintenance and occupancy code, development review act, state building code, and regulations promulgated by the state building code commission. Aggrieved parties may appeal to the Providence county superior court within twenty days for a trial de novo.

The bill also outlines the powers of the housing court, which include the ability to enforce compliance, order repairs, demolition, or vacating of dwellings, and place dwellings into receivership. The municipal court will have concurrent jurisdiction with the Rhode Island traffic tribunal for certain traffic violations and will follow similar procedures for adjudication and appeals. The town council is authorized to appoint judges and clerks for both courts, enact ordinances for court operation, establish fees, and manage the court's operations. The municipal court may impose fines up to $500 and has the power to administer oaths, compel witness attendance, and punish for contempt. The act will take effect upon passage.