RI·Bill·2026 Regular Session
H8165
Provides the board of trustees with tort claim protections and calls upon the board to undertake a feasibility study related to operations of the Rhode Island Nuclear Science Center and the Rhode Island Atomic Energy Commission.
Introduced 2026-02-27Last action 2026-04-30 — Committee recommended measure be held for further studyCommittee Finance
Sponsor
Kathleen FogartyD
Cosponsors
Teresa Tanzi(D)Tina Spears(D)Hagan McEntee(D)
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Died in House committee
The 2026 Regular Session ended on 2026-06-30. This bill was introduced when the session adjourned and did not advance to enactment.
Legislative Progress
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Introduced
2
In Committee
3
Passed Chamber
4
Enacted / Signed
Summary
This bill would provide legal protections to the University of Rhode Island's board of trustees against tort claims while directing the board to conduct a feasibility study regarding the operations of the Rhode Island Nuclear Science Center and the Rhode Island Atomic Energy Commission. The measure appears designed to shield the board from liability while requiring it to evaluate how these nuclear-related facilities should be operated going forward. Without access to the full bill text, the specific scope of the tort protections and the exact parameters of the feasibility study cannot be determined.
Bill history
- 2026-02-27 · HouseIntroduced, referred to House Finance
- 2026-04-24 · HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2026)
- 2026-04-30 · HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
Full Bill Text
https://legiscan.com/RI/bill/H8165/2026