AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE--PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- EVIDENCE

Summary

The bill amends Rhode Island's evidence rules so that the most recent U.S. life‑expectancy tables and work‑life expectancy tables can be used as competent evidence in any legal proceeding where a person's expected lifespan or work years are at issue. Parties must give the opposing side at least ten days’ certified‑mail notice and file an affidavit of receipt. The tables may not be used to make determinations based on race, ethnicity, or sex.

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