S.2311

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.

Introduced·1/23/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2311 strengthens consumer protections in insurance claims by expanding definitions of unfair claims settlement practices and clarifying.

Rhode Island S2311 amends the state’s insurance laws to expand definitions of unfair claims settlement practices and clarify an insured’s right to pursue bad-faith remedies. The bill introduces new practices considered unfair, such as failing to compensate auto body repairers for documented charges and refusing to honor a "direction to pay" executed by an insured or claimant. It also mandates that insurers must use properly licensed and authorized individuals for claim investigations and appraisals.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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5
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study

7 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 31

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 31

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 27

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/31/2026)

Jan 23

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary