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RI H7212
Bill
Status
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Leonela Felix
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 45-15-8 of Rhode Island General Laws governing recovery of damages against towns for negligent maintenance of highways, causeways, and bridges
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Exempts claims for bodily injury or property damage caused by defective public roads and bridges from Chapter 31, Title 9 (governmental tort liability provisions)
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Preserves existing right to sue towns for damages when injury results from defects, lack of repair, or insufficient railings that the town had notice of or should have discovered through proper diligence
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Exempts recovery claims for damages due to a town's neglect in maintaining highways or bridges from the provisions of chapter 31 of title 9 on governmental tort liability.
Towns And Cities
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
1/29/2026