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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to preventing home insurers from forcing tree removal. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 175 of the Massachusetts General Laws by adding a new section that prevents home insurance companies from mandating tree removal on a policyholder's property if a certified arborist (a professional tree expert trained and certified in tree care and assessment) has professionally evaluated the tree and determined that it does not pose a hazard to the property. In essence, the legislation protects homeowners from being forced to remove trees that are deemed safe by a qualified expert, giving homeowners more control over their landscaping and preventing unnecessary tree removal based solely on an insurer's recommendation.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Joint Committee on Financial Services Hearing (10:30:00 9/15/2025 A-1) (on 09/15/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1316 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1316.pdf |
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