MA H1071

Bill

To eliminate penalty charges when cancelling auto insurance policies

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
03/04/2020

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to eliminate penalty charges when cancelling motor vehicle insurance policies. Financial Services.

AI Summary

This bill seeks to eliminate penalty charges when cancelling motor vehicle insurance policies. It proposes amending the state's insurance laws to require insurance companies to provide policyholders with a pro-rated refund for the unused portion of their policy, without any additional fees or surcharges, when they change insurance providers or cancel a pre-paid policy.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

James Murphy (D),

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling (on 03/04/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1071

(5 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1071
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1071.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1047	Relative to surchargeable incidents	Accompanied a study order, see H5160	Similar To
H1064	Relative to auto insurance costs for traditionally low-and moderate income communities	Accompanied a study order, see H5160	Similar To
H1090	To repeal no fault motor vehicle insurance	Accompanied a study order, see H5160	Similar To
H1112	Relative to moving vehicle violations	Accompanied a study order, see H5160	Similar To
H973	Relative to fair and accurate motor vehicle insurance quotes	Accompanied a new draft, see H4643	Similar To

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MA H1071

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