The bill amends Section 9-29-5 of the General Laws in Chapter 9-29, which pertains to juror fees. It increases the daily compensation for grand and petit jurors from twenty-five dollars ($25.00) to fifty dollars ($50.00), effective July 1, 2026. The bill also stipulates that the General Assembly will annually appropriate the necessary funds to support this change. Additionally, the bill allows jurors to donate their jury fees to the state by signing a form approved by the presiding justice of the superior court. These donations will be directed to the general fund and specifically allocated to the Rhode Island Veterans Home Community Living Center. The act is set to take effect upon its passage.

Statutes affected:
2141: 9-29-5