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MA H554
Concerning the use of certain insurance underwriting guidelines pertaining to dogs harbored upon the insured property
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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the use of certain insurance underwriting guidelines pertaining to dogs harbored upon the insured property. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits insurance companies from refusing to issue or renew, cancelling, or charging an increased premium for homeowners or renters insurance policies based solely on the presence of a specific dog breed on the insured property. However, if the dog has been designated as dangerous under current laws, the insurer can still refuse to issue or renew the policy, cancel it, or impose a higher premium. The bill will take effect 60 days after enactment.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (52)
Jim Arciero (D),
Bruce Ayers (D),
Christine Barber (D),
Jennifer Benson (D),
Michael Brady (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Edward Coppinger (D),
Josh Cutler (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
David DeCoste (R),
Diana Dizoglio (D),
James Dwyer (D),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Dylan Fernandes (D),
Carole Fiola (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Susan Gifford (R),
Anne Gobi (D),
Danielle Gregoire (D),
Jonathan Hecht (D),
Paul Heroux (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Bradford Hill (R),
Steven Howitt (R),
Louis Kafka (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Kevin Kuros (R),
John Lawn (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Jay Livingstone (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Adrian Madaro (D),
Paul Mark (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Mark Montigny (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Marc Pacheco (D),
Sarah Peake (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
John Rogers (D),
Danny Ryan (D),
John Scibak (D),
José Tosado (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
John Velis (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4778 (on 07/18/2018)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H554 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H554.pdf |
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