Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7215
AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- GOVERNMENTAL TORT LIABILITY
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Kislak (Democratic)
- Fogarty (Democratic)
- Hull (Democratic)
- Tanzi (Democratic)
- Alzate (Democratic)
- Quattrocchi (Republican)
- Morales (Democratic)
- Place (Republican)
- Kazarian (Democratic)
- Felix (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Caps damages at $100,000 in tort actions against Rhode Island, cities, towns, or fire districts, except for willful misconduct or extreme recklessness. It also exempts them from § 9-21-10.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 29, 2026 · Legislature
01/29/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Jan 23, 2026 · Legislature
01/23/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (01/29/2026) - Jan 21, 2026 · House
01/21/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary