Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7215: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- GOVERNMENTAL TORT LIABILITY

In committee Last action January 29, 2026: 01/29/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 7215 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- GOVERNMENTAL TORT LIABILITY. Primary sponsor: Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Bob Quattrocchi (Republican), David Morales (Democratic), David Place (Republican), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Leo Felix (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 29, 2026): 01/29/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Rebecca Kislak (Democratic); Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic); Raymond Hull (Democratic); Teresa Tanzi (Democratic); and 6 more.