Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2071(b), the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Rhode Island invites public comment on the proposed amendments to its local rules and forms to implement the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 (the SBRA).  Copies of the notice and the proposed red-lined amendments are available here.

Comments on the proposed local rule and form changes should be received by February 13, 2020. Comments can be made by email to Susan_Thurston@rib.uscourts.gov or in writing addressed to:

Susan M. Thurston, Clerk
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Rhode Island
380 Westminster St., 6th Floor
Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Absent any further change, the proposed rule and form changes will take effect on February 19, 2020.