Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 6053: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- UNFAIR CLAIMS SETTLEMENT PRACTICES ACT
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 6053 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on March 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- UNFAIR CLAIMS SETTLEMENT PRACTICES ACT. Primary sponsor: Anthony DeSimone (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Robert Craven (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), Nathan Biah (Democratic), Jackie Baginski (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 5, 2025): 07/05/2025 Effective without Governor's signature.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Makes it an unfair claims practice for insurer to designate a motor vehicle a total loss if the cost to repair motor vehicle to its pre-accident condition is less than 75% to 80% of the fair market value.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony DeSimone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Robert Craven | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Nathan Biah | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Jackie Baginski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 07/05/2025 Effective without Governor's signature
- 06/27/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/20/2025 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/18/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/18/2025 House passed Sub A
- 06/16/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/18/2025)
- 06/16/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/14/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 06/14/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/16/2025)
- 03/25/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/21/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/25/2025)
- 03/12/2025 Introduced, referred to House Corporations