EFFECTIVERhode IslandOct 1, 2024✓ Human reviewed

Rhode Island expanded OEM-parts protections for certain collision repairs

Rhode Island Chapter 416 of the 2024 Public Laws took effect October 1, 2024. For vehicles more than 48 months but less than 72 months from manufacture, an insurer may not refuse OEM parts when negotiating repairs if the repairer has the vehicle owner's written consent to install OEM parts.

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Rhode Island collision shops should document the owner's written OEM-parts consent and use the current 48-to-72-month rule when negotiating covered repairs with insurers.

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Sep 21, 2026
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Collision / body
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