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MA H1231
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
John Lawn
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AI Summary
- Amends Chapter 26, Section 8G of Massachusetts General Laws to allow insurers to appoint temporary qualified appraisers during declared emergencies by the governor or commissioner of insurance
- Temporary appraisers may be appointed when severe weather or other circumstances create a claims emergency, with notification to the Board required in writing, electronically, or by facsimile
- Appraisers licensed in other states or those working for Massachusetts insurers who regularly appraise vehicles in states without licensing requirements qualify as temporary appraisers
- Temporary appraiser status terminates when the commissioner of insurance determines they are no longer needed to facilitate claims resolution
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Providing for temporary emergency licensing of appraisers of motor vehicle damage covered by auto insurance policies
Last Action
Placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting (under the last sentence of Rule 7A) for a second reading
10/14/2025
Committee Referrals
Steering, Policy and Scheduling9/8/2025
Financial Services2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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