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MA H1219

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mary Keefe

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Raises the threshold for surchargeable at-fault accidents from $1,000 to $5,000 in claim payments (excluding deductibles)
  • Redefines "minor accident" as at-fault claims between $5,000 and $7,500, and "major accident" as claims exceeding $7,500
  • Prohibits insurers from increasing premiums for at-fault accidents with claim payments at or below $5,000
  • Applies to property damage liability, collision, limited collision, and bodily injury liability coverage
  • Filed on January 16, 2025 by Representatives Keefe (15th Worcester) and Meschino (3rd Plymouth), with 4 additional co-sponsors

Legislative Description

Relative to surcharges on motor vehicle insurance premiums

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4777

12/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Financial Services2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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