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MA H1271

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

James Murphy

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Prohibits homeowners insurance companies in Massachusetts from requiring policyholders to complete repairs before releasing claim funds estimated for the cost of those repairs
  • Applies to all insurers licensed to write homeowners insurance in the commonwealth, as well as the joint underwriting association under Chapter 175C
  • Amends Chapter 175 of the General Laws by adding new Section 4C½
  • Filed by Representative James M. Murphy of Weymouth on January 15, 2025
  • Referred to the Financial Services committee

Legislative Description

Relative to home owners insurance and funding repairs

Last Action

Read second and ordered to a third reading

2/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Steering, Policy and Scheduling1/12/2026
Financial Services2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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