Rhode Island General Assembly Expands Definitions of Unfair Insurance Claims Settlement Practices

Original title: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION (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.)

Last action · March 31, 2026: Committee recommended measure be held for further studySponsors: Pete Appollonio and 4 others

Companion · H 7517same policy, House version

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What This Bill Proposed

Policyholders are allowed to pursue as the Rhode Island General Assembly expands definitions of in insurance claims. The legislation strengthens consumer protections and clarifies an insured's right to take legal action against insurers for improper claim settlements. The bill was introduced in the Rhode Island Senate as S 2311.

Why it matters

Determines the legal standards insurance companies must meet when handling claims, directly impacting policyholders and insurers upon enactment.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

insurance policyholders

Policyholders gain clearer legal avenues and expanded protections when pursuing claims and addressing unfair settlement practices.

Directly affected

insurance companies

Insurers face stricter regulatory standards regarding claim settlement practices and expanded exposure to bad-faith legal remedies.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Senate Bill 2311 do?

It strengthens consumer protections in insurance claims by expanding definitions of and clarifying an insured’s right to pursue .

Who is affected by this legislation?

Insurance policyholders and insurance companies operating within the jurisdiction.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in Senate committee.

Procedural history

3 actions

Mar 31, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Mar 27, 2026
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/31/2026)
Jan 23, 2026Introduced
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

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