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Senate Committee To Hear Childhood Sex Abuse Bill: PatchPM

Also: overnight exit closures in Providence, high schooler charged following a serious crash in SK and more.

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The Senate Judiciary Committee will hear a bill Tuesday to extend the statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse.
The Senate Judiciary Committee will hear a bill Tuesday to extend the statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse. (Photo Credit: Jennifer Nunes)

Welcome to Tuesday afternoon's Patch PM. Here are the latest headlines from around the Rhode Island Patch network.

Bill Would Extend Childhood Sexual Abuse Statute of Limitations

The bill is set to be heard by the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday evening.

Driver Charged After Crash Critically Injures High School Student

Evan Conover, 18, is facing felony charges following a Friday night crash that critically injured one of his fellow classmates.

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Exits 22 B/C In Providence Will Be Closed Wednesday Night

Head's up for overnight drivers: RIDOT will be closing a main exit into downtown Providence during construction.

RI Gas Prices Jump Four Cents

The average cost per gallon has risen to $2.47 over the past week.

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