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RI H7200
Bill
Status
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Hagan McEntee
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AI Summary
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Extends the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse claims to 35 years from the act or 7 years from discovery, whichever is later, with tolling until the victim reaches age 18
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Eliminates the distinction between perpetrator and non-perpetrator defendants, applying the same limitations period to both direct abusers and those liable for negligent supervision, hiring, training, monitoring, failure to report, or concealment
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Revives previously time-barred claims, allowing cases dismissed solely due to the old statute of limitations to be refiled
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Creates a revival window through June 30, 2028 for any child sexual abuse claims that would otherwise be time-barred under prior law
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Effective date of July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Makes all causes of action based on sexual abuse or exploitation of a child not subject to any statute of limitations whether the claim has lapsed or was previously time-barred.
Courts And Civil Procedure
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
3/12/2026