The bill amends sections 45-15-11 and 45-15-12 of the General Laws concerning actions by and against towns. It establishes that any work done by a city or town to mend or repair a street does not imply acceptance of that street, nor does it change its status. Additionally, the bill specifies that such repairs, along with any subsequent remedial measures that could have prevented earlier injuries, do not make the city or town liable for damages resulting from injuries sustained by individuals traveling on those streets. Furthermore, evidence of these subsequent measures cannot be used to establish negligence or other forms of liability.

In terms of personal injury claims against towns, the bill reduces the maximum recovery amount from $100,000 to $3,000 for actions arising under specified sections of the law. This change is retroactive to all causes of action that occur on or after January 1, 2025. The bill is designed to limit the financial liability of towns in personal injury cases and to clarify the legal implications of roadway maintenance and repairs. It will take effect immediately upon passage.