S.2953

Provides immunity for mediators and staff employed by the family court in the family court mediation program from financial liability for certain claims arising out of their participation in the program.

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Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2953 grants immunity to family court mediators and staff from financial liability for certain claims arising from their participation.

Rhode Island S2953 amends the General Laws to add a new section providing immunity for mediators and staff employed by the family court in the family court mediation program. This immunity protects them from financial liability for claims resulting from acts within the scope of their employment, unless the acts are deemed wanton, malicious, or grossly negligent. The act takes effect upon passage.

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Roll Call Votes

69 Yea

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0 Nay

6 Not Voting

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Calendar

May 28

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Consideration

Mar 31

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Jun 19

Senate

Signed by Governor

Jun 16

Senate

Transmitted to Governor

Jun 8

House

House passed in concurrence