S.2722

Creates a cause of action for the replacement cost of a child restraint system that is in a motor vehicle at the time of a motor vehicle accident.

Chamber Passed·6/11/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2722 creates a legal cause of action for the replacement cost of a child restraint system damaged in a motor vehicle accident.

Rhode Island S2722 amends the state's General Laws to establish a cause of action for the replacement cost of a child restraint system that is in a motor vehicle at the time of an accident. The bill specifies that any person responsible for the collision is liable for the replacement value of the child restraint system, whether it is being used to transport a child or is unoccupied. The responsible party or their insurer can take possession of the child restraint system upon payment of the replacement value. This provision applies even if there is no visible damage to the system.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 38–0 · Jun 11
Current
The House
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

38 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 9

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Consideration

Apr 9

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Jun 11

Senate

Senate read and passed

Jun 9

Senate

Committee recommends passage

Jun 9

Senate

Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)