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RI H7215
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Leonela Felix
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AI Summary
- Caps tort damages against the State of Rhode Island and its political subdivisions at $100,000
- Caps tort damages against cities, towns, and fire districts at $100,000
- Removes the $100,000 cap for claims involving willful and malicious conduct or extreme recklessness
- Eliminates the previous exception that removed the cap when government entities were engaged in proprietary functions
- Exempts the state, cities, towns, and fire districts from the provisions of § 9-21-10
- Takes effect upon passage
Legislative Description
Caps damages at $100,000 in tort actions against Rhode Island, cities, towns, or fire districts, except for willful misconduct or extreme recklessness. It also exempts them from § 9-21-10.
Courts And Civil Procedure
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
1/29/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/21/2026
Full Bill Text
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