Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7200
AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Knight (Democratic)
- Fellela (Democratic)
- Serpa (Democratic)
- Cortvriend (Democratic)
- Felix (Democratic)
- Spears (Democratic)
- Casimiro
- Caldwell (Democratic)
- Shekarchi (Democratic)
- McEntee (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Amends what is considered sexual abuse for purposes of limitations on actions based on sexual abuse or exploitation of a child and would amend the provisions for when a cause of action may be brought.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 12:15 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2026 House | IN CONCURRENCE | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
| Apr 7, 2026 House | PASSAGE | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
Actions
- Jun 11, 2026
06/11/2026 Signed by Governor - Jun 8, 2026
06/08/2026 Transmitted to Governor - Jun 8, 2026 · House
06/08/2026 House passed Sub A in concurrence - Jun 4, 2026 · House
06/04/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/08/2026) - Jun 3, 2026 · Senate
06/03/2026 Senate passed Sub A - Jun 3, 2026 · Senate
06/03/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/03/2026) - Jun 3, 2026 · Legislature
06/03/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A - Jun 1, 2026 · Legislature
06/01/2026 Proposed Substitute - Jun 1, 2026 · Legislature
06/01/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/03/2026) - Apr 14, 2026 · Senate
04/14/2026 Referred to Senate Judiciary - Apr 7, 2026 · House
04/07/2026 House read and passed - Apr 3, 2026 · House
04/03/2026 Placed on House Calendar (04/07/2026) - Apr 2, 2026 · Legislature
04/02/2026 Committee recommends passage - Mar 27, 2026 · Legislature
03/27/2026 Scheduled for consideration (04/02/2026) - Mar 12, 2026 · Legislature
03/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Mar 6, 2026 · Legislature
03/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/12/2026) - Jan 21, 2026 · House
01/21/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary