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RI S2616

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mark McKenney

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse claims to 35 years from the act or 7 years from discovery, whichever is later, with tolling until the victim turns 18

  • Expands liability to include claims against non-perpetrators for negligent supervision, hiring, employment, training, monitoring, failure to report, or concealment of child sexual abuse

  • Revives previously time-barred claims against perpetrators, allowing them to be filed within the new limitation periods regardless of prior expiration

  • Creates a revival window for all other time-barred child sexual abuse claims, which must be filed by June 30, 2028

  • Effective date of July 1, 2026, with a severability clause ensuring remaining provisions stand if any portion is invalidated

Legislative Description

Amends what is considered sexual abuse for purposes of limitations on actions based on sexual abuse or exploitation of a child and would amend the provisions for when a cause of action may be brought.

Courts And Civil Procedure

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

2/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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