Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7865: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- WEATHER-RELATED LOSSES
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- Introduced
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- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7865 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 -- WEATHER-RELATED LOSSES. Primary sponsor: Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Brian Kennedy (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 23, 2026): 06/23/2026 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 a framework through which the department of business regulation can seek grants to fund a home hardening program.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| 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
- 06/23/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/11/2026 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/10/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)
- 06/02/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence
- 05/29/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)
- 05/22/2026 Referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture
- 05/05/2026 House passed Sub A
- 05/01/2026 Placed on House Calendar (05/05/2026)
- 04/28/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 04/24/2026 Proposed Substitute
- 04/24/2026 Scheduled for consideration (04/28/2026)
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