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MA H1303

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey Roy

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Chapter 175 of Massachusetts General Laws by adding new Section 113A
  • Requires insurers to pay settlement amounts to plaintiffs within 21 days of receiving a signed release document
  • Applies when an insurer has agreed to pay all or part of a settlement on behalf of a defendant in a damages action
  • Filed by Representative Jeffrey N. Roy (10th Norfolk) on January 14, 2025
  • Similar legislation was previously filed as House Bill 1226 in the 2021-2022 session

Legislative Description

To provide prompt payment following settlement by insurance company

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

Full Bill Text

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