Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 66: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- EVIDENCE
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- Introduced
- In committee
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- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
SB 66 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- EVIDENCE. Primary sponsor: David Tikoian (Democratic), Lammis Vargas (Democratic), Ryan Pearson (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Sam Zurier (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 12, 2025): 06/12/2025 Senate read and passed.
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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 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Lammis Vargas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Ryan Pearson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Sam Zurier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| 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
- 06/12/2025 Senate read and passed
- 06/10/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/12/2025)
- 06/10/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 06/06/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/10/2025)
- 05/20/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/16/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/20/2025)
- 01/23/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary