RI H5763 | 2015 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Introduced on February 26 2015 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2015-03-24 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 26 2015 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2015-03-24 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Provides for straight dollar for dollar setoff regarding tort settlements involving multiple defendants and provides for straight setoff of the amount paid by a settling tortfeasor from the amount recoverable against other tortfeasors.
Title
Procedure In Particular Actions - Contribution Among Joint Tortfeasors
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-03-24 | House | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| 2015-03-20 | House | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2015) |
| 2015-02-26 | House | Introduced, referred to House Judiciary |
Subjects
Rhode Island State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| Text | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText15/HouseText15/H5763.pdf |
