Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7207: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE IN PARTICULAR ACTIONS -- DEATH BY WRONGFUL ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7207 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 IN PARTICULAR ACTIONS -- DEATH BY WRONGFUL ACT. Primary sponsor: George Nardone (Republican), Grace Diaz (Democratic), Bob Quattrocchi (Republican), Paul Santucci (Republican), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Dick Fascia (Republican), Bob Phillips (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Ramon Perez (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2026): 01/21/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Expands the statute of limitations with respect to any wrongful act resulting in the death of a child in utero or within six (6) months after the birth of the child, to ten (10) years after the death of the child.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Nardone | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Bob Quattrocchi | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Paul Santucci | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Dick Fascia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Bob Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Deb Fellela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Ramon Perez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 01/21/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary