MA H796

Bill

MA H796

Relative to requiring insurance for taxicabs and commercial vehicles

Introduced
01/20/2015

In Committee
01/20/2015

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to requiring owners of commercial vehicles and taxicabs to maintain a certain amount of liability insurance. Financial Services.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing Massachusetts law, specifically Chapter 90, Section 34A, which defines a "Motor Vehicle Policy," to require that all taxicabs and other commercial vehicles regularly used to transport people for a fee must carry a minimum amount of liability insurance. This insurance must cover at least $100,000 for injury or death to any one person, and at least $300,000 for any accident resulting in injury or death to more than one person. This new requirement aims to ensure financial protection for passengers in case of accidents, though it does not apply to vehicles that are self-insured.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Garrett Bradley (D)*, James Cantwell (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4111 (on 03/28/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H796

(13 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H796
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H796
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H796.pdf

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