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RI S3040
Bill
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 its officials/employees in their official capacity
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Required disclosures include case numbers, court names, descriptions of legal claims, and current case status for each action
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Municipalities must report legal fees incurred or paid for each civil action
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Upon conclusion of cases, a detailed cost breakdown must be provided covering court costs, legal fees, expert witness fees, compensatory and punitive damages, and any other expenses
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The new disclosure requirements do not limit existing public records access under Rhode Island's access to public records law (Title 38, Chapter 2)
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
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
3/5/2026