Rhode Island legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island H7066: 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.)
Status: Signed into law, June 19, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, January 14, 2026:
2026 -- H 7066 ======== LC004096 ======== STATEOFRHODEISLAND IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026 ____________ ANACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- CASUALTY INSURANCE GENERALLY -- LIMITATIONS ON POLICY CANCELLATIONS AND RENEWALS Introduced By: Representatives Azzinaro, Kennedy, Lima, O'Brien, and Boylan Date Introduced: January 14, 2026 Referred To: House Corporations 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 reductions, …
Sponsors
- Samuel Azzinaro (D) · primary sponsor
- Brian Kennedy (D, HD-038)
- Charlene Lima (D, HD-014)
- William O'Brien (D)
- Jennifer Boylan (D, HD-066)
Latest actions
- : Signed by Governor
- : Transmitted to Governor
- : Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
- : Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar
- : House passed Sub A
- : Placed on House Calendar
- : Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- : Proposed Substitute
- : Scheduled for consideration
- : Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Votes
- House Seq #231: PASSAGE (June 2, 2026): 72 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Committee on Corporations: Passage of Sub A (May 26, 2026): 11 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: INSURANCE
Common questions
- What is H7066?
- H7066 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 H7066?
- Signed into law as of June 19, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor (June 19, 2026).
- Who sponsored H7066?
- Samuel Azzinaro (D), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for H7066?
- On the Rhode Island Legislature website: http://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText/BillText26/HouseText26/H7066A.pdf
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