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RI H7336

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Arthur Corvese

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands underinsured motorist coverage to include property damage claims, not just bodily injury and death as currently provided
  • Defines "underinsured motorist" as a driver whose liability insurance limits are less than the damages the insured person is legally entitled to recover for property damage, injury, sickness, or disease
  • Amends Rhode Island General Laws Section 27-7-2.1 governing uninsured motorist coverage requirements
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Adds property damage to statutory underinsured motor coverage, rather than just uninsured motorist coverage, as it is presently.

Insurance

Last Action

Withdrawn at sponsor's request

2/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Corporations1/28/2026

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