· RI legislature · 2026

AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION

Grants an affirmative defense for certain privileged communications, including communications made by an individual, without malice, regarding an incident of sexual assault, harassment, or discrimination.

Sponsor

Earl Read (D-RI)

Introduced

2026-01-21

Policy area

Law

Latest action

03/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study