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Raises the percentage from eighty percent (80%) to eighty-five percent (85%) regarding declaring a vehicle a total loss.

February 27, 2026

Summary

If enacted, this bill would raise the threshold for declaring a vehicle a total loss from 80% to 85% of the vehicle's actual cash value, requiring insurers to repair rather than total vehicles with damage between 80% and 85%. This affects auto insurers and consumers in Rhode Island, potentially reducing total loss payouts and increasing repair costs.

Source: https://status.rilegislature.gov/

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What does "Raises the percentage from eighty percent (80%) to eighty-five percent (85%) regarding declaring a vehicle a total loss." cover?
If enacted, this bill would raise the threshold for declaring a vehicle a total loss from 80% to 85% of the vehicle's actual cash value, requiring…
When was it published?
It was published on February 27, 2026.

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