RI S2494 | 2026 | Regular Session

Status

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4)
Status: Introduced on February 6 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-03-03 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- THIRD-PARTY LITIGATION FINANCING CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT - Provides for "litigation financing" regulation by DBR.

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Title

Provides for "litigation financing" regulation by DBR.

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2026-03-03 - Senate - Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study (Y: 9 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 1) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2026-03-03SenateCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2026-02-27SenateScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/03/2026)
2026-02-06SenateIntroduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

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