On May 28, RI LEG passed bill on widows' casualty insurance rating.
RI LEG issued SB 2269 (HB 7606), non-discrimination of widows in casualty rating.
Amends RI INS 27-9-4, Considerations in making of rates, Cancellation of policy.
Bill Provisions
For any policy from Jan. 1, 2025, in an insured's rate or classification for operation of a personal vehicle, widowed person must not be treated differently than married person.
The red line amendments appear on the second page of the text of the bill.
Legislative History
On Feb. 12, 2024, bill introduced in Senate; on May 7, 2024, bill passed in Senate.
On May 8, 2024, bill introduced in House; on May 22, 2024, bill passed in House.
On May 28, 2024, bill was delivered to governor, and is pending governor action.
Effectiveness
Upon becoming law, this act will take effect on Jan. 1, 2025.
May 31, 2024 RI LEG Governor Approval
On May 31, 2024, RI LEG governor signed SB 2269 (HB 7606), assigned Ch. 40, 39.
Regulators
RI LEG
Entity Types
Ins
Reference
Ch. 39, Ch. 40, 5/31/2024; Bill SB2269, 5/28/2024; Citation: RI INS 27-9-4;
