Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7859: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- DOMESTIC INSURANCE COMPANIES
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7859 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- DOMESTIC INSURANCE COMPANIES. Primary sponsor: Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), Bob Phillips (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Brian Kennedy (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 19, 2026): 06/19/2026 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides an update to certain insurance sections of law to update or eliminate outdated sections of the insurance law.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Bob Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Brian Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/19/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/09/2026 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/05/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/09/2026)
- 05/19/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence
- 05/15/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/19/2026)
- 05/15/2026 Referred to Senate Commerce
- 05/12/2026 House passed Sub A
- 05/01/2026 Placed on House Calendar (05/12/2026)
- 04/28/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 04/27/2026 Proposed Substitute
- 04/24/2026 Scheduled for consideration (04/28/2026)
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