Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

HR 7340: HOUSE RESOLUTION RESPECTFULLY URGING RHODE ISLAND INSURERS AND THE RHODE ISLAND PROPERTY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION TO REDUCE INSURANCE COSTS ON LOCAL RESIDENTS BY PURSUING SUBROGATION CLAIMS AGAINST POLLUTERS WHO KNOWINGLY ENGAGED IN MISLEADING AND DECEPTIVE PRACTICES REGARDING THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THEIR PRODUCTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE

In committee Last action April 2, 2026: 04/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HR 7340 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: HOUSE RESOLUTION RESPECTFULLY URGING RHODE ISLAND INSURERS AND THE RHODE ISLAND PROPERTY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION TO REDUCE INSURANCE COSTS ON LOCAL RESIDENTS BY PURSUING SUBROGATION CLAIMS AGAINST POLLUTERS WHO KNOWINGLY ENGAGED IN MISLEADING AND DECEPTIVE PRACTICES REGARDING THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THEIR PRODUCTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE. Primary sponsor: Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): 04/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Terri Cortvriend (Democratic); Jason Knight (Democratic); Tina Spears (Democratic); Lauren Carson (Democratic); and 6 more.