Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 8219
AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- RHODE ISLAND INSURANCE MARKET PROTECTION ACT
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- DeSimone (Democratic)
- Caldwell (Democratic)
- Carson (Democratic)
- Potter (Democratic)
- Handy (Democratic)
- Knight (Democratic)
- McGaw (Democratic)
- Cortvriend (Democratic)
- Speakman (Democratic)
- Boylan (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Regulates property insurers to limit underwriting and investment in fossil fuel projects, requires climate risk reporting and emissions disclosures, and aligns insurance practices with science-based climate targets.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- May 5, 2026 · Legislature
05/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - May 1, 2026 · Legislature
05/01/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/05/2026) - Mar 3, 2026 · House
03/03/2026 Introduced, referred to House Corporations