Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2616
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
- Euer (Democratic)
- Zurier (Democratic)
- Urso (Democratic)
- Vargas (Democratic)
- Murray (Democratic)
- Britto (Democratic)
- DiMario (Democratic)
- McKenney (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 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2026 Senate | IN CONCURRENCE | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
| Jun 3, 2026 Senate | 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 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