R.I. Gen. Laws § 7-4-15: Rights and liabilities surviving death of officer, director, or stockholder.

Except as otherwise provided in the general corporation law, any right of action against any officer, director, or stockholder of a corporation arising from any liability or penalty created or imposed by the provisions of the general corporation law survives the death of the person; and the right of contribution provided by this chapter exists in favor of the estate of the officer, director, or stockholder.