SB 2261

Rhode Island Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: March 12, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- FIRE INSURANCE POLICIES AND RESERVES.

Bill ID RI-2026-SB-2261
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Senate in_committee 2026-03-12
Insurance / Consumer Protection
Summary

Amends Rhode Island's standard fire insurance policy by codifying uniform, transparent appraisal procedures and payment obligations that reflect contemporary claim-handling practices while preserving long-standing consumer protections.

Sponsor
Appollonio
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-23 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-03-12 Status in_committee
2026-03-12 Latest Action Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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