Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7866: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- UNFAIR CLAIMS SETTLEMENT PRACTICES ACT
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7866 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 -- UNFAIR CLAIMS SETTLEMENT PRACTICES ACT. Primary sponsor: Nathan Biah (Democratic), Anthony DeSimone (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Jackie Baginski (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 26, 2026): 06/26/2026 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.
Raises the percentage from eighty percent (80%) to eighty-five percent (85%) regarding declaring a vehicle a total loss.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Biah | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Anthony DeSimone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Jackie Baginski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/26/2026 Effective without Governor's signature
- 06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/11/2026 Senate passed in concurrence
- 06/09/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)
- 06/09/2026 House read and passed
- 06/08/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/09/2026)
- 06/08/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 06/06/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2026)
- 04/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/28/2026)
- 03/23/2026 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/26/2026)
- 03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
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