Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2461
AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- UNFAIR CLAIMS SETTLEMENT PRACTICES ACT
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Valverde (Democratic)
- DiMario (Democratic)
- McKenney (Democratic)
- Murray (Democratic)
- Ciccone (Democratic)
- LaMountain (Democratic)
- Tikoian (Democratic)
- DiPalma (Democratic)
- Burke (Democratic)
- Gallo (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Prohibits dental insurers from refusing to honor directions to pay from insured, modifying benefits to be paid. Requires providers to accept payment by virtual credit card as unfair claims practices.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- May 5, 2026 · Legislature
05/05/2026 Meeting postponed (05/05/2026) - May 1, 2026 · Legislature
05/01/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration - Feb 6, 2026 · Senate
02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services