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H 7517RHODE ISLANDSession 2026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

Rhode Island Bill H 7517 Expands Consumer Protections and Insured Bad-Faith Remedies in Insurance Claims

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 · February 11, 2026: Committee recommended measure be held for further studySponsor: Stephen Casey

Companion · S 2311same policy, Senate version

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What This Bill Proposed

Rhode Island House bill H 7517 strengthens consumer protections by broadening the legal definitions of unfair insurance claims settlement practices and clarifying an insured person's right to pursue bad-faith legal remedies against insurers.

Why it matters

Policyholders gain clearer legal pathways to challenge insurer conduct and seek remedies when claims are handled unfairly, altering how disputed insurance claims are litigated.

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 rights and expanded protections when filing and disputing claims with insurance companies.

Directly affected

Insurance companies

Insurers face stricter standards regarding claims settlement practices and clearer legal exposure to bad-faith remedies.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does House bill H 7517 do for insurance policyholders?

It strengthens consumer protections by expanding the definition of and clarifying the insured's right to pursue .

What is the current status of H 7517?

The bill was introduced in the House on February 6, 2026, and on February 11, 2026, the committee recommended the measure be held for further study.

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Where This Stands

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

Procedural history

3 actions

Feb 11, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Feb 6, 2026
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/11/2026)
Feb 6, 2026Introduced
Introduced, referred to House Corporations

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Rhode Island

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Sources

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