An Act relative to pet insurance in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
HD 2910 establishes Massachusetts' first comprehensive legal framework for pet insurance, applying to all policies sold to state residents. The bill requires insurers to clearly disclose coverage exclusions (like preexisting conditions, hereditary disorders, or chronic conditions), waiting periods, deductibles, and how claim payments are calculated - both in policies and on websites. It mandates a 30-day "free look" period allowing buyers to return policies for a full refund without reason if unsatisfied. The law also defines key terms (e.g., "preexisting condition," "veterinary expenses") and ensures transparency about policy limitations, directly affecting pet owners and insurers operating in Massachusetts.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Jan 15, 2026
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
Jan 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
lower
Jan 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported from the committee on House Rules
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Financial Services
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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