Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 901: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- MOTOR VEHICLE APPRAISAL PROVISION
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 901 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- MOTOR VEHICLE APPRAISAL PROVISION. Primary sponsor: Sue Sosnowski (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), Val Lawson (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Hanna Gallo (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 2, 2025): 07/02/2025 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.
Changes the process by which a dispute between the insured and their insurance company, concerning property damages and requires that the umpire appraisers shall be disinterested and the cost shared equally.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sue Sosnowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Lou DiPalma | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Hanna Gallo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 07/02/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/27/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/20/2025 House passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/20/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/20/2025 Senate passed Sub A
- 06/18/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/12/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/11/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 06/10/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/12/2025)
- 05/20/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/16/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/20/2025)
- 03/27/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary