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MA H1225
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Sally Kerans
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AI Summary
- Requires homeowners insurance companies to notify policyholders by certified mail at least 30 days before any property inspection, and obtain written authorization before conducting the inspection
- Mandates insurers provide a second notification by telephone, email, and written letter at least 7 days before inspection, specifying the date and a 3-hour window for the inspection
- Inspectors must be licensed under Chapter 112, Section 222, and must present their home inspector license and driver's license to the homeowner upon arrival
- Requires inspectors to show homeowners all photographs of defects taken during the inspection before submitting them to the insurer
- Prohibits insurers from canceling policies or requiring full roof replacement due to deterioration of fewer than 10 roof shingles
Legislative Description
Ensuring sufficient notice to homeowners by insurance companies prior to an inspection
Last Action
Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
5/7/2025
Committee Referrals
Financial Services2/27/2025
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