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RI H7859

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brian Kennedy

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals 11 sections of Chapter 27-1 (Domestic Insurance Companies) covering charter forfeiture procedures, receiver powers, asset collection/distribution, and penalties for failing to deliver records to receivers

  • Repeals 3 sections of Chapter 27-2 (Foreign Insurance Companies) related to reciprocal privileges of nonresident insurance producers, penalties for unlawful business ($100-$500 fines), and violation reporting requirements

  • Eliminates the Rhode Island Commission on Hurricane Loss Projection Methodology, an 8-member expert panel created to evaluate actuarial methods for projecting hurricane losses in residential property insurance rate filings

  • Consolidates enforcement penalties across multiple insurance chapters by replacing specific fine amounts and criminal penalties with references to § 42-14-16, the commissioner's general penalty authority

  • Adds new protections for insurers in holding company systems facing hazardous financial conditions, including requirements for deposits or bonds, data segregation provisions, and affiliate jurisdiction over receivership proceedings

Legislative Description

Provides an update to certain insurance sections of law to update or eliminate outdated sections of the insurance law.

Insurance

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House Corporations

2/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Corporations2/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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