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IntroducedJan 21, 2026
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Passed House
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Passed Senate
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Became Law
Rhode Island House Bill
AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- GOVERNMENTAL TORT LIABILITY (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.)
Last Action See all actions
House • Jan 29, 2026: 01/29/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Latest Bill Text See all bill texts
Summary
Comments on HB 7215
Tweets
Whip Lists
Sponsors
Votes
Actions
- Jan 29, 2026 | House
- 01/29/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- Jan 23, 2026 | House
- 01/23/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (01/29/2026)
- Jan 21, 2026 | House
- 01/21/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
Bill Texts
Documents
- 01/23/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (01/29/2026)
- House Judiciary: 01-29-2026--H7215--Jeffrey A._Mega, Esq.--JudPDF
- House Judiciary: 01-29-2026--H7215--Lynette_Labinger, RI ACLU--JudPDF
- House Judiciary: 01-29-2026--H7215--Randy R._Rossi, Exec. Director, RI League of Cities and Towns--JudPDF



