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 performed by a city or town to mend or repair a street does not imply acceptance of that street, nor does it alter its status. Additionally, it specifies that such repairs and any subsequent remedial measures taken to prevent future injuries shall not render the town liable for damages resulting from injuries sustained by individuals traveling on the street. Furthermore, evidence of these subsequent measures shall not be admissible to prove negligence, culpable conduct, a defect in the product or design, or a need for a warning or instruction.

The bill also reduces the maximum recovery for personal injury claims against towns from $100,000 to $3,000, with this change being retroactive to all causes of action arising on or after January 1, 2026. This provision aims to limit the financial liability of towns in personal injury cases. The act will take effect upon passage.