SB 2603 Rhode Island Senate · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION

Summary

Grants an affirmative defense for certain privileged communications, including communications made by an individual, without malice, regarding an incident of sexual assault, harassment, or discrimination.

Issues: ✓ Criminal Justice

Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

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Governor

Introduced Feb 13, 2026 Last action Apr 30, 2026

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Committee

Apr 30, 2026

Committee

04/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

legislature

Feb 13, 2026

Introduced

02/13/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

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5 primary · 0 co-sponsors