Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7213: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ACTIONS BY AND AGAINST TOWNS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7213 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ACTIONS BY AND AGAINST TOWNS. Primary sponsor: Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), David Place (Republican), Leo Felix (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 29, 2026): 01/29/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Limits the recovery for personal injuries actions against any town to $3,000 retroactive to all causes of action arising after January 1, 2026, and prohibits the use of subsequent remedial measures in roadway/highway defect cases.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 01/29/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 01/23/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (01/29/2026)
- 01/21/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary