H1217

Relative to modernizing private flood insurance

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Modernizes private flood insurance in Massachusetts by establishing regulations and requirements for insurers.

The Massachusetts Private Flood Insurance Act establishes regulations and requirements for private flood insurance policies. It defines terms such as "flood," "private flood insurance," "standard flood insurance," and "nonstandard flood insurance." The act requires insurers to file rates, forms, and other information with the Commissioner of Insurance. It mandates that private flood insurance policies contain specific information, such as deductibles and policy limits.

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Calendar

May 13, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Financial Services Hearing

History

Apr 21

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5336

May 7, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2

Feb 27, 2025

House

Referred to the Joint Committee on Financial Services