Rhode Island H7207 extends the statute of limitations for wrongful death actions involving a child in utero or within six months after birth to ten.

Rhode Island H7207 amends the statute of limitations for wrongful death actions involving a child in utero or within six months after birth, extending it to ten years after the child's death. This change applies to actions brought by the executor or administrator of the deceased person, with half of the recovery going to the children and the other half to the husband or widow. The bill also sets a minimum recovery of $350,000 for liable parties and takes effect upon passage.

Rhode Island H7207 extends the statute of limitations for wrongful death actions involving a child in utero or within six months after birth to ten.

Rhode Island H7207 amends the statute of limitations for wrongful death actions involving a child in utero or within six months after birth, extending it to ten years after the child's death. This change applies to actions brought by the executor or administrator of the deceased person, with half of the recovery going to the children and the other half to the husband or widow. The bill also sets a minimum recovery of $350,000 for liable parties and takes effect upon passage.