H1303

To provide prompt payment following settlement by insurance company

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H1303 mandates insurers to pay settled damages within 21 days of receiving a release.

Massachusetts H1303 amends Chapter 175 of the General Laws to require insurers to pay the full amount due to settling plaintiffs within 21 days of receiving a duly executed release. This applies to any insurer that has agreed to pay all or part of the settlement on behalf of a settling defendant. The bill aims to ensure prompt payment following settlement by insurance companies.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

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