Resolve establishing a commission to better protect consumers in Massachusetts
This bill creates a special commission to study and analyze title insurance practices in Massachusetts to better protect consumers. The commission will examine current laws, enforcement mechanisms, and premium rates, while also looking at how these compare to other states and investigating specific issues like affiliated business arrangements and mechanics' liens. The group will consist of thirteen members, including state officials and representatives from various industry sectors, and must submit its findings and recommendations by July 31, 2024.
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 Jun 3, 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
6
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 · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Tony Cabral
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Hendricks
DDemocratic
Co
Vanna Howard
DDemocratic
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