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RI H7213
RI H7213Limits the recovery for personal injuries actions against any town to $3,000 retroactive to all causes of action arising after January 1, 2026, and prohibits the use of subsequent remedial measures in roadway/highway defect cases.
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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 limit the recovery for personal injuries actions against any town to three thousand dollars ($3,000) retroactive to all causes of action arising after January 1, 2026, and would prohibit the use of subsequent remedial measures in roadway/highway defect cases. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill, effective upon passage, amends existing laws concerning actions against towns by significantly reducing the maximum amount a person can recover for personal injuries from a town to $3,000, a change that will apply retroactively to any injuries occurring after January 1, 2026, and also prohibits the use of evidence about repairs or safety improvements made after an incident as proof of negligence or fault in cases involving defects on roadways or highways.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (8)
Leo Felix (D)*,
Karen Alzate (D),
Kathleen Fogarty (D),
Katie Kazarian (D),
Rebecca Kislak (D),
David Morales (D),
David Place (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/H7213.pdf |
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