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MA H5029
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joint Committee on Financial Services
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 34M of Chapter 90 (motor vehicle insurance law) to clarify that personal injury protection (PIP) benefits are due and payable "whether in whole or in part"
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Creates a 30-day safe harbor for insurers: courts cannot assess attorney's fees or costs against an insurer if it tenders the amount due and payable to the plaintiff within 30 days of being served with a summons and complaint
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Sponsored by Representative Bruce J. Ayers and reported favorably by the Financial Services Committee on February 2, 2026
Legislative Description
Relative to personal injury protection, benefits due and payable.
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
2/2/2026