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RI H7604

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jose Batista

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Raises the damage threshold requiring a licensed appraiser to perform a physical inspection of a motor vehicle from $2,500 to $5,000
  • Extends the deadline for insurers to perform an initial appraisal from 3 business days to 4 business days after receiving a request from an auto body repair shop
  • Clarifies that "fair market value" for total loss determinations may be established using nationally recognized retail value compilations used by either the automotive or insurance industry
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Increases minimum amount for required damages and time to perform appraisal from three days to four.

Insurance

Last Action

Withdrawn at sponsor's request

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Corporations2/11/2026

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