Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7750

Introduced
2/12/26  

Caption

Provides for punitive damages in civil actions where there is willful or wanton conduct or a reckless disregard for health, safety and welfare.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

RI H5908

Provides for punitive damages in civil actions where there is willful or wanton conduct or a reckless disregard for health, safety and welfare.

RI H5911

Caps damages at $100,000 in tort actions against Rhode Island, cities, towns, or fire districts, except for willful misconduct or extreme recklessness. It also exempts them from ยง 9-21-10.

RI S0580

Limits rent increases to no more than 4% annually unless the landlord is granted exemption by the secretary of housing. Provides tenants with a civil action to recover damages, including award of attorneys' fees and punitive damages, for any violations.

RI H5264

Limits rent increases to no more than 4% annually unless the landlord is granted an exemption by the secretary of housing and provides tenants with a civil action to recover damages, including an award of attorneys' fees/punitive damages, for violations.

RI H5296

Provides duties/obligations of medical personnel to born-alive infants resulting from an abortion punishable as a felony along with a civil action for compensatory/punitive damages/automatic one year license suspension.

RI S0277

Provides equal Medicare for infants born-alive as a result of abortion procedure/natural delivery with violations subject to criminal penalties for medical personnel/loss of license/civil action for damages.

RI S0270

Prohibits gender transition procedures for all minors, uses of public funds, discipline for health care providers, a 30 year statute of limitation, after reaching age of majority, and right to a civil action for damages.

RI H5912

Provides for fair and reasonable charges for certain medical and health care services in civil actions.

RI S0555

Distinguishes, in two separate subsections, a first offense for reckless driving, which is a misdemeanor, and a second or subsequent offense for reckless driving, which is a felony.

RI H5900

Distinguishes, in two separate subsections, a first offense for reckless driving, which is a misdemeanor, and a second or subsequent offense for reckless driving, which is a felony.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.