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RI H8051
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Stephen Casey
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AI Summary
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Statute of limitations is tolled for any cause of action against a person or entity required to register with the Secretary of State under Title 7 (corporations, associations, partnerships) or § 6-1-1 who fails to register, regardless of physical presence in Rhode Island.
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Tolling continues until the unregistered person or entity becomes duly registered or authorized to transact business in the state.
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Voluntary compliance incentive allows the limitations period to begin running upon registration if the entity registers before receiving written notice of a claim or state agency enforcement inquiry.
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Under the voluntary compliance provision, actions must be commenced within 3 years of registration or within the otherwise applicable limitations period from when the cause of action accrued, whichever is later.
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Act takes effect upon passage.
Legislative Description
Tolls the statute of limitations for causes of action arising out of business activities conducted in this state by a person or entity required to register with the secretary of state but failing to do so, until such person or entity becomes registered.
Courts And Civil Procedure
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
2/27/2026