H7516

Strengthens consumer protections in insurance claims by improving the fairness and timeliness of arbitration and appraisal proceedings, and preventing insurers from delaying or obstructing the dispute resolution process.

Introduced·2/6/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7516 strengthens consumer protections in insurance claims by improving arbitration and appraisal proceedings.

Rhode Island H7516 aims to enhance consumer protections in insurance claims by ensuring the fairness and timeliness of arbitration and appraisal proceedings. The bill allows the court to appoint arbitrators or appraisers if parties fail to make required appointments or cause delays. This ensures that arbitration or appraisal proceedings proceed without prejudice to the party that has complied with the agreement. The act also mandates that notice of a motion to vacate, modify, or correct an award must be served within thirty days after the award is filed or delivered.

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Where it stands

Current
Corporations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Feb 11

12:00 AM

House Corporations Hearing

History

Feb 11

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Feb 6

House

Introduced, referred to House Corporations

Feb 6

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/11/2026)