H8219

Regulates property insurers to limit underwriting and investment in fossil fuel projects, requires climate risk reporting and emissions disclosures, and aligns insurance practices with science-based climate targets.

Introduced·3/3/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8219 regulates property insurers to limit underwriting and investment in fossil fuel projects, requires climate risk reporting and.

Rhode Island H8219 mandates that property insurers limit underwriting and investment in fossil fuel projects, require climate risk reporting and emissions disclosures, and align their practices with science-based climate targets. The bill defines "covered insurers" as those with significant property and casualty premiums in Rhode Island or those exposed to heightened climate risk. It prohibits underwriting new fossil fuel projects after July 1, 2026, and requires phasing out existing fossil fuel underwriting by January 1, 2035.

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Where it stands

Current
Corporations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

May 5

12:00 AM

House Corporations Hearing

History

May 5

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 1

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/05/2026)

Mar 3

House

Introduced, referred to House Corporations