RI H7749 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2)
Status: Introduced on February 12 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-02-26 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 12 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-02-26 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- EVIDENCE - Repeals the collateral source rule in medical malpractice actions.
Title
Repeals the collateral source rule in medical malpractice actions.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-26 | House | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| 2026-02-19 | House | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/26/2026) |
| 2026-02-12 | House | Introduced, referred to House Judiciary |
Subjects
Courts And Civil Procedure
COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY
COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- EVIDENCE
COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY
COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- EVIDENCE
Rhode Island State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| Text | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7749.pdf |
