Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: Passed Senate 9 D cosponsors

SB 2722 — AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION

Last action — 06/11/2026 Senate read and passed

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced February 27, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 58% · moderate confidence

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 9 sponsors

    9 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (9 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

Establishes a legal claim for replacing child car seats after an accident.

This bill creates a legal cause of action that allows individuals to seek reimbursement for the replacement cost of child restraint systems damaged in motor vehicle accidents. This serves to provide financial relief for families needing to replace essential safety equipment.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families can seek reimbursement for the cost of replacing damaged child car seats after an accident.

Summary

Creates a cause of action for the replacement cost of a child restraint system that is in a motor vehicle at the time of a motor vehicle accident.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 06/11/2026 Senate read and passed

  2. 06/09/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)

  3. 06/09/2026 Committee recommends passage

  4. 06/05/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/09/2026)

  5. 04/09/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  6. 04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2026)

  7. 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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9 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 105 not signed on

Sponsors (9)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (105)

105 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Passage

Passed 38 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 33000
Unaffiliated 2000
Republican 3000
Total 38000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
de la Cruz — Yea
Madam President — Yea
Alana M. DiMario Democratic Yea
Ana B. Quezada Democratic Yea
Andrew R. Dimitri Democratic Yea
Brian J. Thompson Democratic Yea
Bridget Valverde Democratic Yea
David P. Tikoian Democratic Yea
Dawn Euer Democratic Yea
Frank A. Ciccone III Democratic Yea
Hanna M. Gallo Democratic Yea
Jacob E. Bissaillon Democratic Yea
John P. Burke Democratic Yea
Jonathon Acosta Democratic Yea
Lammis J. Vargas Democratic Yea
Leonidas P. Raptakis Democratic Yea
Linda L. Ujifusa Democratic Yea
Lori Urso Democratic Yea
Louis P. DiPalma Democratic Yea
Mark McKenney Democratic Yea
Matthew L. LaMountain Democratic Yea
Meghan E. Kallman Democratic Yea
Melissa Murray Democratic Yea
Pamela J. Lauria Democratic Yea
Peter A. Appollonio Jr. Democratic Yea
Robert Britto Democratic Yea
Ryan W. Pearson Democratic Yea
Samuel D. Zurier Democratic Yea
Samuel W. Bell Democratic Yea
Stefano V. Famiglietti Democratic Yea
Tiara T. Mack Democratic Yea
Todd M. Patalano Democratic Yea
V. Susan Sosnowski Democratic Yea
Victoria Gu Democratic Yea
Walter S. Felag Jr. Democratic Yea
Elaine J. Morgan Republican Yea
Gordon E. Rogers Republican Yea
Thomas J. Paolino Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety transportation
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2722 do?
Creates a cause of action for the replacement cost of a child restraint system that is in a motor vehicle at the time of a motor vehicle accident.
Who sponsors SB 2722?
SB 2722 is sponsored by Todd M. Patalano (Democratic), Peter A. Appollonio Jr. (Democratic), Samuel W. Bell (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Stefano V. Famiglietti (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Louis P. DiPalma (Democratic), Robert Britto (Democratic), and Lammis J. Vargas (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 2722?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced February 27, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track SB 2722?
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