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RI HB 7819

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AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE-- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE COST RECOVERY

Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · lower

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Quick answers

Did RI HB 7819 pass?

No. RI HB 7819 did not pass — it was defeated or died in the legislative process. Latest recorded action (2026-03-26): 03/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

What is RI HB 7819 about?

Creates a civil cause of action for any municipality that incurs extraordinary emergency response costs arising from a mass casualty event may bring a civil action in the superior court to recover such costs from a private property owner.

Who sponsors RI HB 7819?

Lima is the primary sponsor of RI HB 7819.

Description

Creates a civil cause of action for any municipality that incurs extraordinary emergency response costs arising from a mass casualty event may bring a civil action in the superior court to recover such costs from a private property owner.

Introduced
2026-02-26
Latest action
2026-03-26 — 03/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Limaprimary

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-03-26

    03/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

    committee-failure

  2. 2026-03-20

    03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/26/2026)

  3. 2026-02-26

    02/26/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

    introduction,referral-committee

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