H7352

Established a cause of action against state government entities for violation of civil rights.

Introduced·1/28/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7352 establishes a cause of action for civil rights violations by state government entities.

Rhode Island H7352, known as the Rhode Island Civil Rights Enforcement Act, creates a legal pathway for individuals to seek remedies for civil rights violations by state government entities. The act allows aggrieved parties to pursue legal action in state or federal courts for violations of rights secured by the Rhode Island and U.S. Constitutions. The act also permits the attorney general to bring actions on behalf of aggrieved parties. The act limits compensatory damages to $500,000 and exempts punitive damages, with annual adjustments based on the consumer price index.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 4

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 4

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Feb 27

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/04/2026)

Jan 28

House

Introduced, referred to House Judiciary