Bill > H3286

This bill proposes a change to Chapter 30B of the Massachusetts General Laws, which is known as the Uniform Procurement Act, specifically modifying how municipalities handle insurance procurement. By striking out the words "insurance or" from line 36 of Section 1, the bill appears to remove insurance from the current procurement regulations, which could potentially mean that municipalities would no longer be required to follow the standard competitive bidding process for insurance services under this particular chapter of law. The practical effect is that local governments might gain more flexibility in how they acquire insurance, potentially allowing for direct negotiation or alternative procurement methods instead of mandatory competitive bidding. While the bill's language is brief, it suggests a significant shift in how municipal insurance contracts might be handled, which could impact local government purchasing practices and potentially the insurance market for public entities.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3286