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 a new claim of appeal process for civil cases, allowing any party to appeal a district court judgment to the superior court within five days, inclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, or legal holidays. The bill establishes a new filing fee of $75, which includes a civil case processing fee and a technology surcharge, replacing the previous requirement for an attorney's fee of $50. Additionally, the bill removes the requirement for costs to be taxed at a minimum of $25, streamlining the appeal process.

Furthermore, the bill establishes a specific claim of appeal process for landlord-tenant actions, which also allows appeals to be filed within five days, including weekends and holidays, and requires the same $75 filing fee. The changes aim to simplify the appeal process and update the fee structure, with the new provisions set to take effect on January 1, 2026.