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RI H7207
RI H7207Expands the statute of limitations with respect to any wrongful act resulting in the death of a child in utero or within six (6) months after the birth of the child, to ten (10) years after the death of the child.
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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 expand the statute of limitations with respect to any wrongful act resulting in the death of a child in utero or within six (6) months after the birth of the child, to ten (10) years after the death of the child. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill expands the time limit, known as the statute of limitations, for filing a lawsuit related to a wrongful act that causes the death of a child before birth (in utero) or within six months after birth. Currently, such lawsuits must be filed within three years of the death, but this bill extends that period to ten years after the child's death, providing a significantly longer window for legal action in these tragic circumstances. The bill also states that it will become law immediately upon being passed.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (10)
Ramon Perez (D)*,
Samuel Azzinaro (D),
Grace Diaz (D),
Richard Fascia (R),
Deb Fellela (D),
Raymond Hull (D),
George Nardone (R),
Bob Phillips (D),
Bob Quattrocchi (R),
Paul Santucci (R),
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Judiciary (on 01/21/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7207.pdf |
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