Rhode Island S2011: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE-CASUALTY INSURANCE GENERALLY-LIMITATIONS ON POLICY CANCELLATIONS AND RENEWALS (Amends the regulations on the cancellation and renewal of liability and property damage insurance for automobiles, homeowners insurance, residential fire insurance and components thereof.)

What the bill says

From the introduced text, January 9, 2026:

2026 -- S 2011 ======== LC003429 ======== STATEOFRHODEISLAND IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026 ____________ ANACT RELATING TO INSURANCE-CASUALTY INSURANCE GENERALLY-LIMITATIONS ON POLICY CANCELLATIONS AND RENEWALS Introduced By: Senators Gu, Britto, Gallo, Bell, DiMario, Burke, Sosnowski, Kallman, Mack, and Bissaillon Date Introduced: January 09, 2026 Referred To: Senate Commerce It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows: SECTION 1. Section 27-8-11 of the General Laws in Chapter 27-8 entitled "Casualty Insurance Generally" is hereby amended to read as follows: 27-8-11. Regulations on cancellation and renewal. (a) In addition to, and not in lieu of, any other power the commissioner has to issue rules and regulations, the commissioner of insurance may promulgate, in accordance with the procedure established in chapter 35 of title 42, reasonable rules and regulations concerning cancellation and renewal of liability and property damage insurance for automobiles rated as private passenger automobiles, homeowners insurance, residential fire insurance, or any components thereof. Those regulations may require that the insurer shall furnish to the named insured the reason, or reasons, for cancellation or nonrenewal. Those regulations shall also require that the insurer furnish, at least thirty (30) days prior to renewal, written notice of any coverage reductions, elimination, or increased deductibles not made at the request of the insured. The notice shall itemize and describe the policy coverage …

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Sponsors

• Victoria Gu (D, SD-038) · primary sponsor
• Robert Britto (D, SD-018)
• Hanna Gallo (D, SD-027)
• Samuel Bell (D, SD-005)
• DiMario, Alana (D, SD-036)
• John Burke (D, SD-009)
• Susan Sosnowski (D, SD-037)
• Meghan Kallman (D, SD-015)
• Tiara Mack (D, SD-006)
• Jacob Bissaillon (D, SD-001)

Latest actions

1. June 19, 2026: Signed by Governor
2. June 16, 2026: Transmitted to Governor
3. June 8, 2026: House passed Sub A in concurrence
4. June 5, 2026: Placed on the House Consent Calendar
5. May 26, 2026: Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence
6. May 22, 2026: Scheduled for consideration
7. May 13, 2026: Referred to House Corporations
8. May 12, 2026: Senate passed Sub A
9. May 6, 2026: Placed on Senate Calendar
10. May 5, 2026: Committee recommends passage of Sub A

Votes

• House Seq #319: PASSAGE IN CONCURRENCE (June 8, 2026): 69 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Committee on Corporations: Passage of Sub A in concurrence (May 26, 2026): 11 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Seq #165: (May 12, 2026): 38 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Committee on Commerce: Passage of Sub A (May 5, 2026): 8 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Committee on Commerce: Passage (May 5, 2026): 8 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Committee on Commerce: Passage (April 28, 2026): 10 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is S2011?

S2011 is a bill in the Rhode Island Legislature (2026 Regular Session): AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE-CASUALTY INSURANCE GENERALLY-LIMITATIONS ON POLICY CANCELLATIONS AND RENEWALS (Amends the regulations on the cancellation and renewal of liability and property damage insurance for automobiles, homeowners insurance, residential fire insurance and components thereof.).

What is the status of S2011?

Signed into law as of June 19, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor (June 19, 2026).

Who sponsored S2011?

Victoria Gu (D, SD-038), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for S2011?

On the Rhode Island Legislature website: http://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText/BillText26/SenateText26/S2011A.pdf