Rhode IslandAN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION
What it does
Provides for punitive damages in civil actions where there is willful or wanton conduct or a reckless disregard for health, safety and welfare.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Mar 1103/11/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyLatest
- Mar 703/07/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/11/2025)
- Feb 2802/28/2025 Introduced, referred to House JudiciaryIntroduced