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RI H7215
RI H7215Caps damages at $100,000 in tort actions against Rhode Island, cities, towns, or fire districts, except for willful misconduct or extreme recklessness. It also exempts them from § 9-21-10.
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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would cap damages at $100,000 in tort actions against Rhode Island, cities, towns, or fire districts, except for willful misconduct or extreme recklessness. It also exempts them from § 9-21-10. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to cap the amount of money awarded in lawsuits (damages) against the state of Rhode Island, its cities, towns, and fire districts to $100,000, unless the wrongdoing was intentional and harmful (willful misconduct) or extremely careless (extreme recklessness), in which case there would be no cap. Additionally, it would exempt these government entities from a specific legal provision, § 9-21-10, which likely relates to how damages are calculated or awarded in certain situations, and this change would become effective immediately upon being passed into law.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (10)
Leo Felix (D)*,
Karen Alzate (D),
Kathleen Fogarty (D),
Raymond Hull (D),
Katie Kazarian (D),
Rebecca Kislak (D),
David Morales (D),
David Place (R),
Bob Quattrocchi (R),
Teresa Tanzi (D),
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study (on 01/29/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7215.pdf |
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