RI·Bill·2026 Regular Session

S2729

Died in Senate committee

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 2026-05-21 — Committee recommended measure be held for further studyCommittee Judiciary

Sponsor

Susan SosnowskiD

Cosponsors

None
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Died in Senate 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 addresses the University of Rhode Island's board of trustees and nuclear operations by providing the board with legal protections against tort claims while also requiring the board to conduct a feasibility study regarding how the Rhode Island Nuclear Science Center and the Rhode Island Atomic Energy Commission operate. The legislation appears designed to shield the board from certain liability while simultaneously evaluating the viability and operations of these nuclear facilities under the university's oversight. Without access to the full bill text, the specific scope of the tort protections and the feasibility study's parameters cannot be determined.

Bill history

  1. 2026-02-27 · Senate
    Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
  2. 2026-05-15 · Senate
    Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/21/2026)
  3. 2026-05-21 · Senate
    Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Full Bill Text
https://legiscan.com/RI/bill/S2729/2026
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