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H8054

Provides that evidence of life or work expectancy be based on statistical data using blended statistics and provides a chart with "completed age" and "expectation" which shall be used by courts as evidence and not be based on race, ethnicity or sex.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

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.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
3
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 10

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 10

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 6

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2026)

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Judiciary