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SB 2461

Rhode Island Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: introduced. Latest action: May 5, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- UNFAIR CLAIMS SETTLEMENT PRACTICES ACT.

Bill ID RI-2026-SB-2461
Session 2026
Status introduced
Senate introduced 2026-05-05
Insurance / Consumer Protection
Summary

Prohibits dental insurers from refusing to honor directions to pay from insured, modifying benefits to be paid. Requires providers to accept payment by virtual credit card as unfair claims practices.

Sponsor
Gallo
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-06 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-05-05 Status introduced
2026-05-05 Latest Action Meeting postponed (05/05/2026)
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