Rhode IslandAN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ACTIONS BY AND AGAINST TOWNS
What it does
Limits the recovery for personal injuries actions against any town to $3,000 retroactive to all causes of action arising after January 1, 2026, and prohibits the use of subsequent remedial measures in roadway/highway defect cases.
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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
- Jan 2901/29/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyLatest
- Jan 2301/23/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (01/29/2026)
- Jan 2101/21/2026 Introduced, referred to House JudiciaryIntroduced