RI H5305 | 2015 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-1)
Status: Introduced on February 5 2015 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2015-03-03 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Provides that interest on judgments would accrue from the date of the filing of the civil action and not the date the cause of action accrued. This would also apply to medical malpractice claims.

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Title

Procedure Generally -- Judgments, Orders And Decrees -- Interest On Judgments

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History

DateChamberAction
2015-03-03HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2015-02-27HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/03/2015)
2015-02-05HouseIntroduced, referred to House Judiciary

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