Rhode Island Statutes

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

Rhode Island·Title 9 COURTS and CIVIL PROCEDURE–PROCEDURE GENERALLY·Ch. 9-1 Causes of Action

§ 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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Legislative History

P.L. 1982, ch. 373, § 2.

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