HB 7431

Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: April 16, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION (Creates "Harter's Law"" to extend the civil statute of limitations.

Bill ID RI-2026-HB-7431
Session 2026
Status in_committee
House in_committee 2026-04-16
Summary

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).)"

Sponsor
Casimiro
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-30 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-16 Status in_committee
2026-04-16 Latest Action Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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