Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7548
AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- EVIDENCE
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Donovan (Democratic)
- Hull (Democratic)
- Handy (Democratic)
- Kazarian (Democratic)
- Spears (Democratic)
- Shallcross Smith (Democratic)
- Carson (Democratic)
- Casimiro
- Boylan (Democratic)
- Fogarty (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Provides that statements by a health care provider regarding the unanticipated outcome of a patient's medical care and treatment shall be inadmissible as evidence of an admission of liability or as evidence of an admission.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 11, 2026 · Legislature
02/11/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Feb 6, 2026 · Legislature
02/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/11/2026) - Feb 6, 2026 · House
02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary