Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7941
AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Requires insurers to pay electronic claims for healthcare coverage within 14 calendar days of receipt. Permits healthcare providers to dispute claim denials within 60 days and empowers the secretary of EOHHS to establish penalties for violations.
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Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 24, 2026 · Legislature
03/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Mar 20, 2026 · Legislature
03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026) - Feb 27, 2026 · House
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services