SB 2311 Rhode Island Senate · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION

Summary

Strengthens consumer protections in insurance claims by expanding definitions of unfair claims settlement practices and clarifies an insured’s right to pursue bad-faith remedies.

Issues: ✓ Healthcare

Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

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Governor

Introduced Jan 23, 2026 Last action Mar 31, 2026

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Committee

Mar 31, 2026

Committee

03/31/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

legislature

Jan 23, 2026

Introduced

01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

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5 primary · 0 co-sponsors