SB 2603

Rhode Island Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: April 30, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION.

Bill ID RI-2026-SB-2603
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Senate in_committee 2026-04-30
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.

Sponsor
McKenney
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-13 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-30 Status in_committee
2026-04-30 Latest Action Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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