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RI S2722
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Lammis Vargas
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AI Summary
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Creates liability for at-fault parties in motor vehicle collisions to pay the replacement value of federally approved child restraint systems (car seats) present in the vehicle
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Applies whether the child restraint system was occupied by a child or unoccupied at the time of the collision
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Replacement cost must be paid regardless of whether the child restraint system shows any visible damage
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Allows the at-fault party or their insurer to take possession of the child restraint system upon paying the replacement value
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Creates a cause of action for the replacement cost of a child restraint system that is in a motor vehicle at the time of a motor vehicle accident.
Courts And Civil Procedure
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
2/27/2026