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HB 7215 Failed
AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- GOVERNMENTAL TORT LIABILITY
Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted
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.
- Chamber
- House
- Introduced
- Jan 21, 2026
- Last action
- Jan 29, 2026 — 01/29/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- Sponsor
- Rebecca Kislak D
- Session
- 2026
- Momentum
- 5 · Stalled