Chapter 100

2018 -- H 8340 SUBSTITUTE A Enacted 06/28/2018

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RELATING TO INSURANCE - CASUALTY INSURANCE GENERALLY

Introduced By: Representative Brian P. Kennedy

Date Introduced: June 20, 2018

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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

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

27-5-3.9. Vacant property.

No residential property insurance policy shall exclude coverage for vandalism or

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

immediately before the loss.

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

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