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RI H8027
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jennifer Stewart
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AI Summary
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Municipalities must publish on their official website within 60 days of fiscal year-end a list of all civil actions filed or concluded during the year involving the municipality or officials/employees sued in their official capacity
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Required disclosures include case numbers, court venue, description of legal claims, and current case status for each civil action
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Municipalities must report legal fees incurred or paid for each case, plus a breakdown upon case conclusion of court costs, legal fees, expert witness fees, compensatory and punitive damages, and any other expenses
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The disclosure requirements do not limit or affect existing public records access rights under Rhode Island's access to public records law (Chapter 2 of Title 38)
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The act would take effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Requires a municipality to disclose on their official website the specific issues, details and costs of any legal action of which the town or city is a named defendant within 60 days after the close of the fiscal year.
Towns And Cities
Last Action
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026)
3/13/2026