The bill amends sections 9-31-2 and 9-31-3 of the General Laws regarding "Governmental Tort Liability" in Rhode Island. It establishes a cap on damages in tort actions against the state, cities, towns, and fire districts at $100,000. However, claims involving willful and malicious conduct or extreme recklessness are exempt from this limitation. Additionally, both the state and local entities are exempt from the provisions of section 9-21-10.

The bill removes previous language that allowed for exceptions to the damage cap when the state or local entities were engaged in proprietary functions or had agreed to indemnify the federal government for tort liability. The new language clarifies that limitations on damages do not apply in cases of willful misconduct or extreme recklessness. The act is set to take effect upon passage.