HB 7215

Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 29, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- GOVERNMENTAL TORT LIABILITY.

Bill ID RI-2026-HB-7215
Session 2026
Status in_committee
House in_committee 2026-01-29
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.

Sponsor
Felix
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-21 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-29 Status in_committee
2026-01-29 Latest Action Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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