S 729 Massachusetts Senate · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to notifying broker prior to termination of coverage

This bill requires insurers to notify an insurance agent (broker) of record at least 21 days before a life, disability, or long-term care insurance policy lapses, or send a copy of the notice to the agent. It directly affects insurance agents/brokers and policyholders whose agents are listed with the insurer. Exceptions include when insurers use automated online systems to notify brokers directly, have procedures allowing brokers to check lapse notices independently, lack the agent's current contact information, or if the agent works for the insurer. The law aims to give brokers time to act on behalf of policyholders before coverage ends, without making brokers liable for the lapse.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Jan 15, 2026
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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Financial Services
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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