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MA S711

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


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

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to reform labor rates paid by insurance companies to auto repairers in the Commonwealth. Financial Services.

AI Summary

This bill aims to reform the labor rates paid by insurance companies to auto repairers in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The key provisions are: 1. The bill requires the Commissioner of Insurance to set a minimum hourly labor rate that insurers must pay on insured claims for repairs made by registered motor vehicle repair shops. This rate will be the average of the hourly rates paid by insurers for motor vehicle damage repairs in the surrounding states of Connecticut, New York, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont, with the Commissioner having discretion to adjust the rate by up to 3% higher or lower. 2. The bill specifies that the collision repair hourly labor rates set by the Commissioner shall not be included when insurance companies consider programs to control costs and expenses under the relevant insurance laws. 3. The bill includes a provision to repeal Sections 1 and 2 at a later date, and Section 3 to take effect on August 1, 2027.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2930 (on 06/13/2022)

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