This bill amends Section 27-7-6 of the General Laws to provide rental vehicle coverage under a private passenger automobile insurance policy. Property damage coverage will extend to a rented motor vehicle for a period of up to sixty consecutive days, regardless of negligence. The bill also requires the at-fault insurance carrier to extend coverage for a rental vehicle for at least seven days after the aggrieved party receives the total loss property damage check. Additionally, the bill provides coverage for loss of use of the rental motor vehicle, limited to the reasonable time to repair or replace the rental vehicle, and requires the rental car company to demonstrate that the rental vehicle sustained damage and will be out of service for a determined period of time. The bill takes effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
6027  SUB A as amended: 27-7-6
6027  SUB A: 27-7-6
6027: 27-7-6