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MA H1316

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Amy Sangiolo

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Prohibits homeowners insurance companies from requiring policyholders to remove trees from their property if a certified arborist has determined the tree is not a hazard
  • Adds new Section 231 to Chapter 175 of the Massachusetts General Laws (insurance regulations)
  • Sponsored by Representative Amy Mah Sangiolo (11th Middlesex) and co-sponsored by Representative Bud L. Williams (11th Hampden)
  • Filed on January 15, 2025 and referred to the Financial Services Committee

Legislative Description

Relative to preventing home insurers from forcing tree removal

Last Action

Read second and ordered to a third reading

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

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

Full Bill Text

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