SB 2311

Rhode Island Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: March 31, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION.

Bill ID RI-2026-SB-2311
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Senate in_committee 2026-03-31
Insurance / Consumer Protection
Summary

Strengthens consumer protections in insurance claims by expanding definitions of unfair claims settlement practices and clarifies an insured’s right to pursue bad-faith remedies.

Sponsor
Appollonio
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-23 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-03-31 Status in_committee
2026-03-31 Latest Action Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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