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MA H3558

MA H3558
Reforming labor rates paid by insurance companies to auto repairers in the Commonwealth


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to authorize the Commissioner of the Division of Insurance to set labor rates paid by insurance companies to auto repairers. Financial Services.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the Commissioner of the Division of Insurance to set the minimum hourly labor rate that insurers must pay on insured claims for repairs made by registered motor vehicle repair shops. The rate will be based on the average of the hourly rates paid by insurers for motor vehicle damage repairs in neighboring states, with the commissioner having the discretion to adjust the rate by up to 3% above or below the average. The commissioner will review and readjust the rate every 3 years, providing a report to a legislative committee before any new rate is promulgated. Additionally, the bill exempts the collision repair hourly labor rates set under this bill from being considered when the commissioner is evaluating programs to control costs and expenses under existing insurance laws.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5160 (on 12/01/2020)

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