H 1102 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act eliminate penalty charges when canceling auto insurance

This bill aims to protect Massachusetts drivers by removing extra fees when they cancel their auto insurance policies. Specifically, it requires insurance companies to refund the exact amount of prepaid coverage for the days the policy was active, without adding any penalties or administrative charges. The law directly affects policyholders who switch insurers or end their coverage early, ensuring they receive a fair, pro-rated refund. By amending Chapter 175 of the state laws, the measure mandates that insurers provide only the precise value of the coverage used, eliminating hidden costs during the cancellation process.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
May 2024
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action May 2, 2024
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
7
Key actions
3
Committee
3
May 2, 2024
Lower · Passed
Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting
lower
Apr 3, 2024
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Financial Services
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
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Jamie Murphy
DDemocratic
MA
4th Norfolk