HB 8076

Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: April 28, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE -- MANDATORY ARBITRATION PROVISION.

Bill ID RI-2026-HB-8076
Session 2026
Status in_committee
House in_committee 2026-04-28
Insurance / Consumer Protection Transportation
Summary

Increases the minimum claim amount necessary to require a matter involving motor vehicle liability be submitted to mandatory arbitration.

Sponsor
Dawson
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-27 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-28 Status in_committee
2026-04-28 Latest Action Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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