Senate reaches deal on clergy abuse lawsuit revival bill

By: Christopher Shea

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: June 2, 2026

Words: 742

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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After years of stalling at the committee level, the Rhode Island Senate is poised to take up legislation to revive previously expired civil claims of sexual abuse against institutions such as the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence.

An amended version of the bill sponsored by Sen. Mark McKenney, a Warwick Democrat, will be voted on by the chamber’s Committee on Judiciary when it meets Wednesday.

If approved by the panel, the bill will go …

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