Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7431
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
- Craven (Democratic)
- Cotter (Democratic)
- DeSimone (Democratic)
- Fellela (Democratic)
- Read (Democratic)
- Alzate (Democratic)
- McEntee (Democratic)
- Casimiro
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Creates "Harter's Law" to extend the civil statute of limitations, for injuries resulting from first degree child abuse, to thirty-five (35) years and cap civil damages recovery at five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000).
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 16, 2026 · Legislature
04/16/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Apr 10, 2026 · Legislature
04/10/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/16/2026) - Jan 30, 2026 · House
01/30/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary