H7340

HOUSE RESOLUTION RESPECTFULLY URGING RHODE ISLAND INSURERS AND THE RHODE ISLAND PROPERTY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION TO REDUCE INSURANCE COSTS ON LOCAL RESIDENTS BY PURSUING SUBROGATION CLAIMS AGAINST POLLUTERS WHO KNOWINGLY ENGAGED IN MISLEADING AND DECEPTIVE PRACTICES REGARDING THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THEIR PRODUCTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE

Introduced·1/28/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island House Resolution urges insurers to reduce costs by pursuing claims against polluters for climate change deception.

This resolution encourages Rhode Island insurers and the Rhode Island Property Insurance Association to lower insurance costs for local residents. It urges them to pursue subrogation claims against polluters who misled the public about their products' impact on climate change. The resolution highlights the financial burden on policyholders and taxpayers due to climate-related damages and seeks to hold polluters accountable for their deceptive practices.

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Where it stands

Current
Corporations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Apr 2

12:00 AM

House Corporations Hearing

History

Apr 2

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 27

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026)

Jan 28

House

Introduced, referred to House Corporations