Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2054: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- EVIDENCE
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Plain-language summary
SB 2054 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- EVIDENCE. Primary sponsor: Hanna Gallo (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Ryan Pearson (Democratic), Sam Zurier (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Val Lawson (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 4, 2026): 06/04/2026 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.
Provides that statements by a health care provider regarding the unanticipated outcome of a patient's medical care and treatment shall be inadmissible as evidence of an admission of liability or as evidence of an admission.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanna Gallo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Ryan Pearson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Sam Zurier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/04/2026 Referred to House Judiciary
- 06/03/2026 Senate passed Sub A
- 05/27/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/03/2026)
- 05/26/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 05/22/2026 Proposed Substitute
- 05/22/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/26/2026)
- 05/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/01/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/07/2026)
- 01/09/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary