2018 -- H 8340

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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2018

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO INSURANCE - CASUALTY INSURANCE GENERALLY

     

     Introduced By: Representative Brian P. Kennedy

     Date Introduced: June 20, 2018

     Referred To: House Judiciary

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Chapter 27-5 of the General Laws entitled "Fire Insurance Policies and

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Reserves" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

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     27-5-3.9. Vacant property.

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     No residential property fire insurance policy shall exclude coverage for vandalism or

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malicious mischief unless the dwelling has been vacant for more than sixty (60) consecutive days

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immediately before the loss.

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     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect January 1, 2019.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF

A N   A C T

RELATING TO INSURANCE - CASUALTY INSURANCE GENERALLY

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     This act would include coverage for residential property for vandalism and malicious

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mischief unless the property has been vacant for more than sixty (60) days.

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     This act would take effect January 1, 2019.

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