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RI S2953

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Dimitri

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • State must protect and hold harmless family court mediation program mediators and staff from financial loss, legal fees, and costs arising from claims or lawsuits related to their duties
  • Immunity applies to acts or omissions within the scope of employment that may constitute negligence
  • Immunity does not extend to conduct determined by a court to be wanton, malicious, or grossly negligent
  • Adds new section 9-1-27.4 to Rhode Island General Laws Chapter 9-1 (Causes of Action)
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Provides immunity for mediators and staff employed by the family court in the family court mediation program from financial liability for certain claims arising out of their participation in the program.

Courts And Civil Procedure

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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