The bill amends Sections 9-12-10 and 9-12-10.1 of the General Laws in Chapter 9-12, which pertains to "District Court Practice." It introduces new legal language regarding the claim of appeal to the superior court in civil cases and landlord-tenant actions. Specifically, it establishes that any party may appeal a district court judgment to the superior court within two days for civil cases and within five days for landlord-tenant actions, with the appeal notice to be filed in writing with the clerk. The bill also modifies the filing fee structure, replacing the previous attorney's fee of $50 with a new $75 filing fee that includes a civil case processing fee and a technology surcharge.

Additionally, the bill removes certain provisions related to the payment of attorney's fees to adverse parties and the minimum costs associated with appeals. The new language clarifies that the costs shall not be taxed, exclusive of the filing fee, and eliminates the requirement for a minimum cost of $25. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2026.