HB 7941

Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: March 24, 2026.

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

Bill ID RI-2026-HB-7941
Session 2026
Status in_committee
House in_committee 2026-03-24
Healthcare Insurance / Consumer Protection
Summary

Requires insurers to pay electronic claims for healthcare coverage within 14 calendar days of receipt. Permits healthcare providers to dispute claim denials within 60 days and empowers the secretary of EOHHS to establish penalties for violations.

Sponsor
Hopkins
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-27 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-03-24 Status in_committee
2026-03-24 Latest Action Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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