Rhode IslandAN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE--PROCEDURE IN PARTICULAR ACTIONS -- CLIMATE DISASTER ACTIONS
What it does
Creates legal cause of action for persons/insurers to recover losses resulting from climate disaster against petroleum product producers based upon strict liability for deceptive/false statements as to climate impacts.
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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
- Feb 2602/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyLatest
- Feb 1902/19/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/26/2026)
- Feb 1202/12/2026 Introduced, referred to House JudiciaryIntroduced