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RI H7336
RI H7336Adds property damage to statutory underinsured motor coverage, rather than just uninsured motorist coverage, as it is presently.
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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would add property damage to statutory underinsured motor coverage, rather than just uninsured motorist coverage, as it is presently. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill amends Rhode Island General Laws Section 27-7-2.1, which deals with uninsured motorist coverage, to include property damage under "underinsured motor coverage" in addition to the current "uninsured motor coverage." Currently, this type of insurance primarily covers bodily injury or death caused by drivers who have no insurance or insufficient insurance. The bill specifically inserts the phrase "property damage" into the definition of an "underinsured motorist," meaning that if a driver has insurance but it's not enough to cover the property damage you've suffered, this coverage would apply. This change aims to broaden the protection offered to policyholders when they are involved in accidents with drivers who are underinsured for property damage. The bill also states that it will take effect immediately upon its passage.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (10)
Doc Corvese (D)*,
Samuel Azzinaro (D),
Matthew Dawson (D),
Brian Kennedy (D),
John Lombardi (D),
Joseph McNamara (D),
Tom Noret (D),
Evan Shanley (D),
Scott Slater (D),
Joseph Solomon (D),
Last Action
Withdrawn at sponsor's request (on 02/09/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7336.pdf |
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