· RI legislature · 2026

AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- GOVERNMENTAL TORT LIABILITY

Caps 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.

Sponsor

Rebecca Kislak (D-RI)

Introduced

2026-01-21

Policy area

Law

Latest action

01/29/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study