H7215

Caps damages at $100,000 in tort actions against Rhode Island, cities, towns, or fire districts, except for willful misconduct or extreme recklessness. It also exempts them from § 9-21-10.

Introduced·1/21/26
Introduced Text

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.

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Current
Judiciary Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Jan 29

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Jan 29

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Jan 23

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (01/29/2026)

Jan 21

House

Introduced, referred to House Judiciary