H 1059 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to electronic automobile insurance charges

This bill prohibits insurance companies in Massachusetts from charging fees for processing electronic transactions unless they provide written notification to the customer beforehand. It directly affects drivers and policyholders who pay their auto insurance bills online by ensuring they are informed of any associated costs. The key provision amends existing state law to require written notice before any fee can be applied to an electronic payment. This change aims to increase transparency for consumers regarding potential charges on digital transactions.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action May 30, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Financial Services
lower
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors

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