Rhode Island § 9-1-35 § 9-1-35. Civil action for ethnic or religious intimidation and/or vandalism.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 9-1-35 — § 9-1-35. Civil action for ethnic or religious intimidation and/or vandalism.

Rhode Island § 9-1-35

Title 9COURTS and CIVIL PROCEDURE–PROCEDURE GENERALLY

Ch. 9-1Causes of Action

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-35 (2026).

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§ 9-1-35. Civil action for ethnic or religious intimidation and/or vandalism.
(a) Any person, who is maliciously subjected to an act or acts which would reasonably
            be construed as intended to harass or intimidate the person because of his or her
            race, religion, or national origin, may bring an action in the superior court against
            the perpetrator of the act or acts for compensatory damages including damages for
            emotional distress. The court, in its discretion, may also restrain and enjoin such
            future acts by the defendant.
         
(b) If any provision or part of this section or the application thereof to any person

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§ 9-1-35. Civil action for ethnic or religious intimidation and/or vandalism.

(a) Any person, who is maliciously subjected to an act or acts which would reasonably be construed as intended to harass or intimidate the person because of his or her race, religion, or national origin, may bring an action in the superior court against the perpetrator of the act or acts for compensatory damages including damages for emotional distress. The court, in its discretion, may also restrain and enjoin such future acts by the defendant.

(b) If any provision or part of this section or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the section which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions or parts of this section are severable.