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MA H779
MA H779Authorizing insurance providers to extend motor vehicle liability insurance rebates to customers with safe driving records
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Introduced
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition of Bruce J. Ayers and James M. Murphy that insurance companies be authorized to extend rebates to clients with safe driving records. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to allow motor vehicle liability insurance companies to offer rebates or partial refunds on policy premiums to customers who have demonstrated safe driving records, meaning they haven't been involved in any incidents that would lead to a surcharge during their policy period. The bill amends existing Massachusetts General Laws, specifically Chapter 175, to remove language that might prevent such rebates and to explicitly permit them. For a rebate program to be implemented, insurance companies must submit their plan to the state commissioner for approval, and if approved, the incentive must be offered to all policyholders who meet the safe driver criteria. This aims to incentivize safe driving by rewarding policyholders who maintain good driving habits.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4111 (on 03/28/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H779 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H779 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H779.pdf |
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