Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 290: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 290 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION. Primary sponsor: Matt LaMountain (Democratic), Walter Felag (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2025): 03/18/2025 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.
Grants an affirmative defense for certain privileged communications, including communications made by an individual, without malice, regarding an incident of sexual assault, harassment, or discrimination.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Walter Felag | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Lou DiPalma | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/18/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/14/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2025)
- 02/13/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary