Rhode Island H8054 mandates that life and work expectancy evidence in court be based on statistical data and a provided chart, excluding race.

Rhode Island H8054 amends the General Laws to ensure that evidence of life or work expectancy in court proceedings is based on statistical data using blended statistics. It provides a chart with "completed age" and "expectation" to be used by courts as evidence. The bill specifies that this evidence must not be based on race, ethnicity, or sex. The act takes effect upon passage.

Rhode Island H8054 mandates that life and work expectancy evidence in court be based on statistical data and a provided chart, excluding race.

Rhode Island H8054 amends the General Laws to ensure that evidence of life or work expectancy in court proceedings is based on statistical data using blended statistics. It provides a chart with "completed age" and "expectation" to be used by courts as evidence. The bill specifies that this evidence must not be based on race, ethnicity, or sex. The act takes effect upon passage.