RI H5248 | 2015 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 5-0)
Status: Introduced on January 29 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 January 29 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
Requires that a tortfeasor's share of a judgment be borne by all parties to the action in accordance with their pro rata share of culpability whenever a tortfeasor is found to be unable to satisfy their share.
Title
Procedure In Particular Actions - Contributions Among Joint Tortfeasors
Sponsors
| Rep. Patricia Morgan [R] | Rep. Michael Chippendale [R] | Rep. Antonio Giarrusso [R] | Rep. Robert Nardolillo [R] |
| Rep. Sherry Roberts [R] |
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) |
| 2015-01-29 | 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/H5248.pdf |
