The bill amends Sections 8-5-5 and 8-10-37 of the General Laws concerning court reporters and electronic court reporters in the superior, family, district courts, and traffic tribunal. It introduces new legal language that specifies the reporting methods for court proceedings, allowing for both stenographic and electronic reporting. The bill also outlines the responsibilities of court reporters, including the transcription of reports upon request and the delivery of transcripts to the requesting party or their attorney.

Significantly, the bill increases the compensation rates for court reporters, raising the maximum fee for original transcripts from three dollars ($3.00) to three dollars and fifty cents ($3.50) per page, and for copies from one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) to two dollars ($2.00) per page. These changes aim to ensure fair compensation for court reporters while maintaining the integrity of court proceedings. The act will take effect upon passage.