Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 6 D · 4 R cosponsors

HB 7207 — AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE IN PARTICULAR ACTIONS -- DEATH BY WRONGFUL ACT

Last action — 01/21/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 10 sponsors

    10 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (6 D · 4 R) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

Expands the statute of limitations with respect to any wrongful act resulting in the death of a child in utero or within six (6) months after the birth of the child, to ten (10) years after the death of the child.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 01/21/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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10 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 104 not signed on

Sponsors (10)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (104)

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Subjects

civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 7207 do?
Expands the statute of limitations with respect to any wrongful act resulting in the death of a child in utero or within six (6) months after the birth of the child, to ten (10) years after the death of the child.
Who sponsors HB 7207?
HB 7207 is sponsored by George A Nardone (Republican), Grace Diaz (Democratic), Robert J. Quattrocchi (Republican), Paul M. Santucci (Republican), Raymond A. Hull (Democratic), Richard R. Fascia (Republican), Robert D. Phillips (Democratic), Samuel A. Azzinaro (Democratic), Deborah A. Fellela (Democratic), and Ramon A. Perez (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 7207?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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