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H7212Introduced in the House

Exempts recovery claims for damages due to a town's neglect in maintaining highways or bridges from the provisions of chapter 31 of title 9 on governmental tort liability.

IntroducedHouse Judiciary

Introduced by Leonela Felix, District 61

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TOWNS AND CITIES -- ACTIONS BY AND AGAINST TOWNS - Exempts recovery claims for damages due to a town's neglect in maintaining highways or bridges from the provisions of chapter 31 of title 9 on governmental tort liability.

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Committee recommended measure be held for further study

January 29, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (01/29/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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