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RI H7213
Bill
Status
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Leonela Felix
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AI Summary
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Reduces the maximum recovery for personal injury lawsuits against towns from $100,000 to $3,000, notwithstanding existing wrongful death statutes (§§ 9-31-2 and 9-31-3)
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Applies retroactively to all causes of action arising on or after January 1, 2026
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Prohibits evidence of subsequent remedial measures (repairs or safety improvements made after an injury) from being used to prove negligence, culpable conduct, design defects, or need for warnings in roadway/highway defect cases
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Clarifies that road mending or repair work by cities or towns does not constitute acceptance of a street or create liability for injuries to travelers
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Takes effect upon passage
Legislative Description
Limits the recovery for personal injuries actions against any town to $3,000 retroactive to all causes of action arising after January 1, 2026, and prohibits the use of subsequent remedial measures in roadway/highway defect cases.
Towns And Cities
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
1/29/2026