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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 Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

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.

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Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Terri CortvriendPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse72
Jason KnightPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse67
Tina SpearsPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse36
Lauren CarsonPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse75
Megan CotterPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse39
Brandon PotterPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse16
Michelle McGawPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse71
Karen AlzatePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse60
Jennifer BoylanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse66
June SpeakmanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse68

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. 04/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 03/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026)
  3. 01/28/2026 Introduced, referred to House Corporations

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source