H3471

Requiring disclosure to consumers regarding home heating oil insurance

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H3471 mandates retailers to inform customers about home heating oil insurance.

Massachusetts H3471 requires retailers of home heating oil to annually inform customers about the availability of insurance for property damage and liability claims related to oil spills. This notice must be provided on a form approved by the board of fire prevention regulations. The bill aims to ensure consumers are aware of additional insurance options for environmental incidents.

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Calendar

Nov 13, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Hearing

Nov 13, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Hearing

History

Apr 6

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5323

Dec 4, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Nov 4, 2025

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 11/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2 and Virtual Hearing location changed