RI S0513 | 2021 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 7-0)
Status: Passed on July 12 2021 - 100% progression
Action: 2021-07-12 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Comm Sub) [PDF]

Summary

Allows recovery of damages for the emotional distress, grief, and loss of enjoyment of life as a result of the wrongful death of a spouse, a parent or a son or daughter.

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Title

Procedure In Particular Actions - Death By Wrongful Act

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2021-06-30 - House - Passage In Concurrence (Y: 72 N: 0 NV: 3 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2021-05-25 - Senate - Passage (Y: 37 N: 0 NV: 1 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2021-07-12SenateSigned by Governor
2021-07-08SenateTransmitted to Governor
2021-06-30HouseHouse passed Sub A in concurrence
2021-06-28HousePlaced on the House Consent Calendar (06/30/2021)
2021-06-28HouseCommittee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence
2021-06-25HouseScheduled for consideration (06/28/2021)
2021-05-27HouseReferred to House Judiciary
2021-05-25SenateSenate passed Sub A
2021-05-21SenatePlaced on Senate Calendar (05/25/2021)
2021-05-20SenateCommittee recommends passage of Sub A
2021-05-19SenateProposed Substitute
2021-05-14SenateScheduled for consideration (05/20/2021)
2021-03-29SenateCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2021-03-26SenateScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/29/2021)
2021-03-04SenateIntroduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

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