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RI S2616
RI S2616Amends what is considered sexual abuse for purposes of limitations on actions based on sexual abuse or exploitation of a child and would amend the provisions for when a cause of action may be brought.
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Introduced
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
In Committee
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would amend what is considered sexual abuse for purposes of limitations on actions based on sexual abuse or exploitation of a child and would amend the provisions for when a cause of action may be brought. This act would take effect on July 1, 2026.
AI Summary
This bill expands the definition of sexual abuse for legal actions concerning child sexual abuse and exploitation, allowing claims to be brought for a longer period and in more circumstances, including cases of negligent supervision, failure to report, or concealment of abuse by another party, and it revives certain claims that were previously barred by the statute of limitations, with a specific deadline of June 30, 2028, for revived actions, and this legislation will take effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (7)
Mark McKenney (D)*,
Bob Britto (D),
Alana DiMario (D),
Melissa Murray (D),
Lori Urso (D),
Lammis Vargas (D),
Sam Zurier (D),
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary (on 02/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2616.pdf |
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