Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7865
AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- WEATHER-RELATED LOSSES
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Shallcross Smith (Democratic)
- Diaz (Democratic)
- Azzinaro (Democratic)
- Cotter (Democratic)
- Spears (Democratic)
- Serpa (Democratic)
- O'Brien (Democratic)
- Edwards (Democratic)
- Solomon (Democratic)
- Kennedy (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Provides a framework through which the department of business regulation can seek grants to fund a home hardening program.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 8:01 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2026 House | PASSAGE | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
Actions
- Jun 23, 2026
06/23/2026 Signed by Governor - Jun 18, 2026
06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor - Jun 11, 2026 · Senate
06/11/2026 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence - Jun 10, 2026 · Senate
06/10/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026) - Jun 2, 2026 · Legislature
06/02/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence - May 29, 2026 · Legislature
05/29/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026) - May 22, 2026 · Senate
05/22/2026 Referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture - May 5, 2026 · House
05/05/2026 House passed Sub A - May 1, 2026 · House
05/01/2026 Placed on House Calendar (05/05/2026) - Apr 28, 2026 · Legislature
04/28/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A - Apr 24, 2026 · Legislature
04/24/2026 Proposed Substitute - Apr 24, 2026 · Legislature
04/24/2026 Scheduled for consideration (04/28/2026) - Apr 2, 2026 · Legislature
04/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Mar 27, 2026 · Legislature
03/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026) - Feb 27, 2026 · House
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Corporations