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MA S676

Relative to the remediation of home heating oil releases


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
04/07/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to the remediation of home heating oil releases. Financial Services.

AI Summary

This bill amends Massachusetts law to require homeowners' insurance policies to provide coverage for the remediation of home heating oil releases. Specifically, it mandates that insurers provide first-party property coverage for response action costs and property damage caused by a home heating oil release, as well as third-party liability coverage for claims arising from such a release. The bill sets minimum coverage amounts and allows for a deductible not exceeding $1,000 per claim. The law will take effect on January 1, 2022.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

New draft substituted, see S2821 (on 04/14/2022)

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