· RI legislature · 2026

AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- UNFAIR CLAIMS SETTLEMENT PRACTICES ACT

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.

Sponsor

Alana DiMario (D-RI)

Introduced

2026-01-23

Policy area

Finance and Financial Sector

Latest action

03/03/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study