H 7865 is sponsored by O'Brien, Brian Patrick Kennedy (Democratic), Joseph J. Solomon, Jr. (Democratic), John G. Edwards (Democratic), Patricia A. Serpa (Democratic), Tina L. Spears (Democratic), Megan L. Cotter (Democratic), Samuel A. Azzinaro (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), and Mary Ann Shallcross Smith (Democratic).

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Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: Introduced 9 D cosponsors

H 7865 — RELATING TO INSURANCE -- WEATHER-RELATED LOSSES

Last action February 27, 2026 — House Corporations

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Introduced
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In Committee
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Passed House
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Passed Senate
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To Executive
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Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Advancing 38% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

Introduced

Current position in the legislative process.
10 sponsors

1 primary, 9 co-sponsors signed on.
Single-party support

Sponsorship is currently within one party (9 D).
Cleared a recorded vote

Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

RELATING TO INSURANCE -- WEATHER-RELATED LOSSES

Bill Text

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Action History

February 27, 2026
House Corporations

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 104 not signed on · 12 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Brian Patrick Kennedy Democratic

Not signed on (104)

104 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

In Concurrence

June 11, 2026

Passed 36 Yea · 1 Nay · 1 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Democratic	31	1	0	1
Unaffiliated	2	0	0	0
Republican	3	0	0	0
Total	36	1	0	1
% of votes cast	95%	3%	0%	3%

How each member voted (38)

Member	Party	Vote
de la Cruz	—	Yea
Madam President	—	Yea
Alana M. DiMario	Democratic	Yea
Ana B. Quezada	Democratic	Yea
Andrew R. Dimitri	Democratic	Yea
Brian J. Thompson	Democratic	Yea
Bridget Valverde	Democratic	Yea
David P. Tikoian	Democratic	Yea
Dawn Euer	Democratic	Yea
Frank A. Ciccone III	Democratic	Yea
Hanna M. Gallo	Democratic	Yea
Jacob E. Bissaillon	Democratic	Yea
John P. Burke	Democratic	Yea
Jonathon Acosta	Democratic	Yea
Lammis J. Vargas	Democratic	Yea
Leonidas P. Raptakis	Democratic	Yea
Linda L. Ujifusa	Democratic	Yea
Lori Urso	Democratic	Yea
Louis P. DiPalma	Democratic	Yea
Mark McKenney	Democratic	Yea
Matthew L. LaMountain	Democratic	Yea
Meghan E. Kallman	Democratic	Yea
Melissa Murray	Democratic	Yea
Pamela J. Lauria	Democratic	Yea
Peter A. Appollonio Jr.	Democratic	Yea
Robert Britto	Democratic	Not Voting
Ryan W. Pearson	Democratic	Yea
Samuel D. Zurier	Democratic	Yea
Samuel W. Bell	Democratic	Nay
Stefano V. Famiglietti	Democratic	Yea
Tiara T. Mack	Democratic	Yea
Todd M. Patalano	Democratic	Yea
V. Susan Sosnowski	Democratic	Yea
Victoria Gu	Democratic	Yea
Walter S. Felag Jr.	Democratic	Yea
Elaine J. Morgan	Republican	Yea
Gordon E. Rogers	Republican	Yea
Thomas J. Paolino	Republican	Yea

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PASSAGE

May 05, 2026

Passed 62 Yea · 11 Nay · 2 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Democratic	57	1	0	2
Independent	1	0	0	0
Republican	0	10	0	0
Unaffiliated	4	0	0	0
Total	62	11	0	2
% of votes cast	83%	15%	0%	3%

How each member voted (75)

Member	Party	Vote
Cruz	—	Yea
Mr. Speaker	—	Yea
O'Brien	—	Yea
ShallcrossSmith	—	Yea
Alex Finkelman	Democratic	Yea
Alex Marszalkowski	Democratic	Yea
Anthony J. DeSimone	Democratic	Yea
Arthur Handy	Democratic	Yea
Arthur J. Corvese	Democratic	Yea
Brandon C. Potter	Democratic	Yea
Brandon T. Voas	Democratic	Yea
Brian Patrick Kennedy	Democratic	Yea
Carol Hagan McEntee	Democratic	Yea
Charlene M. Lima	Democratic	Yea
Christopher R. Blazejewski	Democratic	Yea
David A. Bennett	Democratic	Yea
David Morales	Democratic	Yea
Deborah A. Fellela	Democratic	Yea
Earl A. Read, III	Democratic	Yea
Edith H. Ajello	Democratic	Yea
Enrique George Sanchez	Democratic	Nay
Evan P. Shanley	Democratic	Yea
Grace Diaz	Democratic	Yea
Gregory J. Costantino	Democratic	Yea
Jacquelyn M. Baginski	Democratic	Yea
Jason Knight	Democratic	Yea
Jenni A. Furtado	Democratic	Yea
Jennifer A. Stewart	Democratic	Yea
Jennifer Smith Boylan	Democratic	Yea
John G. Edwards	Democratic	Yea
John J. Lombardi	Democratic	Yea
Jose F. Batista	Democratic	Yea
Joseph J. Solomon, Jr.	Democratic	Yea
Joseph M. McNamara	Democratic	Yea
Joshua J. Giraldo	Democratic	Yea
Julie A. Casimiro	Democratic	Yea
June Speakman	Democratic	Yea
Justine A. Caldwell	Democratic	Yea
Karen Alzate	Democratic	Yea
Katherine S. Kazarian	Democratic	Yea
Kathleen A. Fogarty	Democratic	Yea
Lauren H. Carson	Democratic	Yea
Leonela Felix	Democratic	Yea
Marvin L. Abney	Democratic	Yea
Mary Duffy Messier	Democratic	Yea
Matt S. Dawson	Democratic	Yea
Megan L. Cotter	Democratic	Yea
Mia A. Ackerman	Democratic	Yea
Michelle E. McGaw	Democratic	Yea
Nathan W. Biah	Democratic	Yea
Patricia A. Serpa	Democratic	Not Voting
Ramon A. Perez	Democratic	Not Voting
Raymond A. Hull	Democratic	Yea
Rebecca M. Kislak	Democratic	Yea
Robert D. Phillips	Democratic	Yea
Robert E. Craven, Sr.	Democratic	Yea
Samuel A. Azzinaro	Democratic	Yea
Scott A. Slater	Democratic	Yea
Stephen M. Casey	Democratic	Yea
Susan R. Donovan	Democratic	Yea
Teresa Ann Tanzi	Democratic	Yea
Terri Cortvriend	Democratic	Yea
Thomas E. Noret	Democratic	Yea
Tina L. Spears	Democratic	Yea
Jon D. Brien	Independent	Yea
Brian C. Newberry	Republican	Nay
Christopher G. Paplauskas	Republican	Nay
David J. Place	Republican	Nay
George A Nardone	Republican	Nay
Marie A. Hopkins	Republican	Nay
Michael W. Chippendale	Republican	Nay
Paul M. Santucci	Republican	Nay
Richard R. Fascia	Republican	Nay
Robert J. Quattrocchi	Republican	Nay
Sherry Roberts	Republican	Nay

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 7865 do?: RELATING TO INSURANCE -- WEATHER-RELATED LOSSES
Who sponsors H 7865?: H 7865 is sponsored by O'Brien, Brian Patrick Kennedy (Democratic), Joseph J. Solomon, Jr. (Democratic), John G. Edwards (Democratic), Patricia A. Serpa (Democratic), Tina L. Spears (Democratic), Megan L. Cotter (Democratic), Samuel A. Azzinaro (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), and Mary Ann Shallcross Smith (Democratic).
What is the current status of H 7865?: This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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At a glance

Identifier: H 7865
Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
Session: 2026 Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: February 27, 2026
Status: Introduced
Prime sponsor: Brian Patrick Kennedy

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