Raises the amount of life insurance the state provides at no charge to Rhode Island National Guard members called up for federal duty to five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000).

## Summary of Rhode Island House Bill on National Guard Life Insurance

This bill would increase the amount of free life insurance that the state of Rhode Island provides to members of the Rhode Island National Guard when they are called up for federal active duty. Currently, the state provides a certain level of life insurance coverage at no cost to these service members. This bill would raise that amount to $500,000.

The bill directly affects Rhode Island National Guard members who are activated for federal service, which can include deployments overseas or other federal missions. When these service members are called to duty, they face increased risks, and this insurance would provide financial protection for their families in the event of their death. The coverage would be paid for by the state, meaning Guard members would not have to pay premiums for this benefit.

The bill was introduced in the Rhode Island House of Representatives and has been referred to the House Finance Committee, where it is scheduled for a hearing. If passed, it would update existing state law to reflect the higher insurance amount, ensuring that National Guard members and their families have greater financial security during periods of federal active duty service.