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Introduced
04/16/2020
04/16/2020
In Committee
04/16/2020
04/16/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to fair and accurate motor vehicle insurance quotes
AI Summary
This bill aims to ensure fair and accurate motor vehicle insurance quotes in Massachusetts. It requires the Registry of Motor Vehicles to confirm the validity and status of a person's driver's license before issuing a motor vehicle registration. Additionally, it mandates that insurance providers, insurance producers, or third-party representatives must verify an applicant's Massachusetts driving history through the Registry of Motor Vehicles database or a reliable third-party database prior to processing a payment or issuing a policy, unless the driving history is temporarily unavailable. The bill also requires insurers, producers, or representatives to provide a disclosure regarding the verification of an applicant's Massachusetts driving history when providing a private passenger automobile insurance quote. The provisions of this bill will apply to all policies issued on or after January 1, 2021.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (60)
Jim Arciero (D),
Brian Ashe (D),
Jay Barrows (R),
Jennifer Benson (D),
Donnie Berthiaume (R),
Gerry Cassidy (D),
Tackey Chan (D),
Daniel Cullinane (D),
Josh Cutler (D),
Angelo D'Emilia (R),
David DeCoste (R),
Diana Dizoglio (D),
Carolyn Dykema (D),
Lori Ehrlich (D),
Ryan Fattman (R),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Mike Finn (D),
Carole Fiola (D),
Paul Frost (R),
Bill Galvin (D),
Denise Garlick (D),
Susan Gifford (R),
Carlos González (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Kate Hogan (D),
Steven Howitt (R),
Brad Jones (R),
Patrick Kearney (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
David Linsky (D),
Adrian Madaro (D),
John Mahoney (D),
Paul Mark (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Brian Murray (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Norm Orrall (R),
Smitty Pignatelli (D),
Elizabeth Poirier (R),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Dave Robertson (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Todd Smola (R),
Mike Soter (R),
Tom Stanley (D),
José Tosado (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Andy Vargas (D),
Aaron Vega (D),
Dave Vieira (R),
Joseph Wagner (D),
James Welch (D),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Bud Williams (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Financial Services (J)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 04/16/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4643 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4643.pdf |
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