HB 7642: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- DISTRICT COURT PRACTICE
HB 7642 status: To Governor — 06/26/2026 Effective without Governor's signature (updated Jun 26, 2026).
What this bill does
Overall score
Bill summary
OfficialThis law changes how much you have to pay to appeal a decision made by a district court.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No material impact on environment
Risks
- No material impact on environment
Economy
Benefits
- Standardizes court filing processes
Risks
- Minor cost adjustment for civil litigants
Society
Benefits
- Clarifies appellate filing procedures
Risks
- Fee adjustments may affect access to justice for some
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Potential for increased financial burden on low-income appellants
Abstract only provided
Where it stands
Introduced
CompleteCommittee
CompleteFloor
CompleteGovernor
Current06/26/2026 Effective without Governor's signature
Enacted
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