Rhode Island H7215 caps damages at $100,000 in tort actions against the state, cities, towns, or fire districts, except for willful misconduct or.

Rhode Island H7215 amends the state's Governmental Tort Liability laws to limit damages to $100,000 in tort actions against Rhode Island, its cities, towns, or fire districts. This cap does not apply to cases involving willful misconduct or extreme recklessness. Additionally, the bill exempts these entities from § 9-21-10. The changes take effect upon passage.

Rhode Island H7215 caps damages at $100,000 in tort actions against the state, cities, towns, or fire districts, except for willful misconduct or.

Rhode Island H7215 amends the state's Governmental Tort Liability laws to limit damages to $100,000 in tort actions against Rhode Island, its cities, towns, or fire districts. This cap does not apply to cases involving willful misconduct or extreme recklessness. Additionally, the bill exempts these entities from § 9-21-10. The changes take effect upon passage.