HB 7940

Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: April 9, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES.

Bill ID RI-2026-HB-7940
Session 2026
Status in_committee
House in_committee 2026-04-09
Insurance / Consumer Protection
Summary

Amends unfair discrimination statutes to encompass more protected categories and protect against additional forms of discrimination.

Sponsor
Kislak
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-27 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-09 Status in_committee
2026-04-09 Latest Action Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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