AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- UNFAIR CLAIMS SETTLEMENT PRACTICES ACT

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Overview Bill text 1 History 3 Sponsors 10

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.

Chamber: Senate
Introduced: Feb 6, 2026
Last action: May 5, 2026 — 05/05/2026 Meeting postponed (05/05/2026)
Sponsor: Bridget Valverde D
Session: 2026
Momentum: 45 · Moderate

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 11%, measured from RI's completed sessions
Momentum -1 45/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 158 days quiet
Cosponsors +10 9 signed on
Sponsor influence +2 66/100

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