Bill > S1101

This bill proposes two amendments to Section 34M of Chapter 90 of the Massachusetts General Laws, which relates to personal injury protection (PIP) payments in automobile insurance claims. The first amendment adds the phrase "whether in whole or in part" after the word "payable" in the existing law, which appears to clarify that partial payments can be considered when determining insurance obligations. The second amendment adds a provision that prevents courts from assessing attorney's fees or costs against an insurer if the insurer tenders (offers) the full amount due to the plaintiff within 30 days of being served with a lawsuit. Personal injury protection is a type of auto insurance coverage that pays for medical expenses and lost wages for the policyholder and passengers, regardless of who is at fault in an accident. This bill seems designed to provide more flexibility in insurance payment interpretations and to incentivize insurers to promptly resolve claims by offering a potential cost-saving mechanism if they quickly respond to a lawsuit.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1101