Rhode IslandAN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION
What it does
Creates "Harter's Law" to extend the civil statute of limitations, for injuries resulting from first degree child abuse, to thirty-five (35) years and cap civil damages recovery at five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000).
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 1604/16/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyLatest
- Apr 1004/10/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/16/2026)
- Jan 3001/30/2026 Introduced, referred to House JudiciaryIntroduced