S.2301

Amends unfair claims practices law by requiring an insurance appraisal by a licensed appraiser where damage to a motor vehicle exceeds $5,000 (from $2,500) and eliminates language that prohibits an appraisal based on photos of a damaged motor vehicle.

Introduced·1/23/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2301 amends the unfair claims practices law to require an insurance appraisal by a licensed appraiser for motor vehicle damage.

Rhode Island S2301 modifies the state's unfair claims practices law by raising the threshold for requiring an insurance appraisal by a licensed appraiser from $2,500 to $5,000 for motor vehicle damage. It also eliminates the prohibition on appraisals based on photos of the damaged vehicle. This change aims to ensure more accurate assessments of vehicle damage and potentially improve the fairness of insurance claims settlements. The bill takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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8
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study

9 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 3

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 3

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Feb 27

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/03/2026)

Jan 23

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary