S.3190

Adds the doctrine of assumption of risk to the current comparative negligence statute.

Introduced·4/3/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S3190 amends the comparative negligence statute to include the doctrine of assumption of risk.

Rhode Island S3190 amends the comparative negligence statute by adding the doctrine of assumption of risk. This means that in cases of personal injury or property damage, the injured party's assumption of risk or the obviousness of the danger will not bar recovery, but will reduce damages according to the degree of negligence. This change takes effect upon passage of the bill.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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5
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study

8 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 16

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 16

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 10

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/16/2026)

Apr 3

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary