H 1243 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to housing rehabilitation grant programs

This bill requires homeowners insurance companies in Massachusetts to extend coverage by 60 days for policyholders whose insurance was canceled due to property conditions, *if* they are approved for a federal, state, or local housing rehabilitation grant to fix those exact conditions. It directly affects homeowners facing insurance cancellation for property issues who qualify for rehabilitation grants. The key mechanism mandates insurers to provide this extension upon verification by the insurance commissioner that the grant is for repairs addressing the cited property condition. This creates a temporary insurance safety net during the rehabilitation process.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Mar 9, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

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Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Financial Services
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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David LeBoeuf
DDemocratic
MA
17th Worcester