S.3365

Requires an insurance company to directly pay the insured's chosen appraiser and the umpire appraiser, if applicable, upon receipt of a "direction to pay" executed by an insured or claimant.

Chamber Passed·6/11/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S3365 mandates insurance companies to pay chosen appraisers upon receiving a "direction to pay" from insureds or claimants.

Rhode Island S3365 amends the motor vehicle appraisal provision to require insurance companies to directly pay the insured's chosen appraiser and the umpire appraiser, if applicable, upon receipt of a "direction to pay" executed by an insured or claimant. The insurer must not refuse to honor this direction and is prohibited from engaging in intimidation, coercion, threats, or misrepresentation of consumer rights. If the appraiser chosen by the insurer does not comply with certain provisions, their appraisal is deemed null and void.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 33–4 · Jun 11
Current
The House
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

33 Yea

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4 Nay

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1 Not Voting

D

Calendar

Jun 9

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Jun 11

Senate

Senate read and passed

Jun 9

Senate

Committee recommends passage

Jun 9

Senate

Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)