H 1128 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act to protect consumers in the issuance of automobile insurance policies and bonds

This bill requires that all automobile insurance policies sold in Massachusetts use a standardized text approved by the state insurance commissioner to ensure clarity and consistency for consumers. It mandates that any changes to existing policy coverage, conditions, or definitions must undergo a public notice and hearing process before being approved. Additionally, the legislation prohibits policies from containing specific exceptions or exclusions regarding accidents or injuries and requires the commissioner to provide written reasons for any disapproval of a policy form. These rules apply to all motor vehicle liability policies issued on or after the bill's effective date.
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
Floor votes

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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 · 0 co-sponsors

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Dave Rogers
DDemocratic
MA
24th Middlesex