By Representatives Peisch of Wellesley and Consalvo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2932) of Alice Hanlon Peisch, Rob Consalvo and others relative to retirement benefits for teachers. Public Service.
By Representative Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1199) of Daniel J. Hunt relative to mortgage applications privacy. Financial Services.
By Representative Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 789) of Thomas M. Stanley and others for legislation to create safe environments for home care workers and consumers. Elder Affairs.
By Representatives Sousa of Framingham and Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3418) of Priscila S. Sousa and Jack Patrick Lewis that the commissioner of the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance be authorized to convey certain parcels of land in the city of Framingham to said city. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jack Patrick Lewis relative to pro-rated creditable service. Public Service.
By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4124) of Jack Patrick Lewis and Samantha Montaño relative to role-playing games in correctional facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Adam J. Scanlon and Manny Cruz for legislation to further regulate the retail sale of dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs in pet shops. Agriculture.
By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1246) of Jack Patrick Lewis that the Commonwealth Connector Authority provide for a public health insurance option. Financial Services.
By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 599) of Natalie M. Higgins, Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to LGBTQ+ inclusive curriculum in public schools. Education.
Maddy summaryThis bill updates the Massachusetts Insurers Insolvency Fund to improve how the state handles claims when insurance companies fail. It establishes clear definitions for key terms like "covered claim" and "high net worth insured," ensuring that only policyholders residing in Massachusetts or owning property there receive protection, while excluding claims from wealthy individuals and corporate affiliates. The legislation also clarifies which specific costs, such as legal fees and interest, are not covered by the fund, and sets a future effective date for determining insolvency. These changes aim to create a more transparent and structured process for distributing funds to eligible victims of insurer insolvency.
