Bill
HB 7202
AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION -- THE RHODE ISLAND FEDERAL CONSTITUTION DEFENSE ACT
2026 Regular Session
Introduced by Edith Ajello and 9 co-sponsors
Rhode Island creates a new state-law cause of action (9-1-55) allowing individuals to sue people acting under color of federal law for violations of U.S. constitutional rights, wit
06/22/2026 Signed by Governor