Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2603
AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- LaMountain (Democratic)
- Britto (Democratic)
- Tikoian (Democratic)
- Ciccone (Democratic)
- McKenney (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Grants an affirmative defense for certain privileged communications, including communications made by an individual, without malice, regarding an incident of sexual assault, harassment, or discrimination.
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Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 30, 2026 · Legislature
04/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Apr 24, 2026 · Legislature
04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2026) - Feb 13, 2026 · Senate
02/13/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary