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MA H1079
MA H1079Providing protections to victims of domestic violence in connection with property insurance claims
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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
03/04/2020
03/04/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to property insurance claims of victims of domestic violence. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill aims to provide protections to victims of domestic violence in connection with property insurance claims. It prohibits property insurers from denying, limiting, or refusing coverage for domestic violence-related property damage claims based on the insured's status as a victim of domestic violence. The bill also requires insurers to use reasonable efforts to protect the confidentiality of information related to domestic violence. Additionally, the bill allows innocent co-insureds who are victims of domestic violence to seek legal recourse in the Superior Court for the recovery of benefits payable under the policy. The bill defines key terms such as "domestic violence," "domestic violence-related property damage claim," and "innocent co-insured." The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2020.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 03/04/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1079 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1079.pdf |
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