Massachusetts H1077 prohibits public insurance adjusters, contractors, and restoration companies from entering fire-damaged properties until 24 hours.

Massachusetts H1077 amends Chapter 148 of the General Laws to protect homeowners after a property fire. It prohibits public insurance adjusters, contractors, and restoration companies from entering fire-damaged properties until 24 hours after the premises are released by the city, town, or municipal fire department or the marshal, the department, or the division. Violators face a civil penalty of $1,000 per violation and potential license revocation by the commissioner of insurance.

Massachusetts H1077 prohibits public insurance adjusters, contractors, and restoration companies from entering fire-damaged properties until 24 hours.

Massachusetts H1077 amends Chapter 148 of the General Laws to protect homeowners after a property fire. It prohibits public insurance adjusters, contractors, and restoration companies from entering fire-damaged properties until 24 hours after the premises are released by the city, town, or municipal fire department or the marshal, the department, or the division. Violators face a civil penalty of $1,000 per violation and potential license revocation by the commissioner of insurance.