Rhode Island H7431 extends the civil statute of limitations for injuries from first degree child abuse to 35 years and caps damages at $500,000.

Rhode Island H7431, known as "Harter's Law," extends the civil statute of limitations for injuries resulting from first degree child abuse to 35 years. It also caps civil damages recovery at $500,000. This law applies to actions for personal injuries where an injured party can proceed against an insurer. The statute of limitations is tolled for a child until they reach 18 years of age.

Rhode Island H7431 extends the civil statute of limitations for injuries from first degree child abuse to 35 years and caps damages at $500,000.

Rhode Island H7431, known as "Harter's Law," extends the civil statute of limitations for injuries resulting from first degree child abuse to 35 years. It also caps civil damages recovery at $500,000. This law applies to actions for personal injuries where an injured party can proceed against an insurer. The statute of limitations is tolled for a child until they reach 18 years of age.