Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

H1077 — An Act relative to protecting homeowners after a property fire

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill aims to provide protections for homeowners following a property fire.

This bill focuses on measures to support homeowners who have experienced property fires. It outlines specific protections to help them manage the aftermath of such events.

What this means for you
  • Families: What this means for you: If you are a homeowner, this bill may offer you additional protections and assistance after a fire incident.

Summary

An Act relative to protecting homeowners after a property fire

Bill Text

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill adds a new section to prohibit public insurance adjusters and contractors from soliciting on premises under investigation until 24 hours after control is released.

  • Chapter 148

    Section 33A. (a) The marshal, the department, the division or municipal officials including, but not limited to, police, fire and building officials shall prohibit any and all public insurance adjusters, contractors and restoration companies from engaging in any solicitation or inspection or any physical presence on the premises under investigation until 24 hours after either: (i) the city, town or municipal fire department; or (ii) the marshal, the department or the division releases control of the premises back to its legal owner or occupant, unless the public insurance adjuster, contractor or restoration company is accompanied by, or acting with, permission of the premises’ legal owner. (b) Any public insurance adjuster, contractor or restoration company in violation of this provision shall be subject to a civil penalty of $1,000 for each violation and may be subject to revocation of their license by the commissioner of insurance pursuant to section 172 of chapter 175.

    This establishes new regulations and penalties regarding the conduct of public insurance adjusters and contractors after incidents requiring municipal investigation.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (203)

203 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does H1077 do?
An Act relative to protecting homeowners after a property fire
Who sponsors H1077?
H1077 is sponsored by James C. Arena-DeRosa (Democrat).
What is the current status of H1077?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track H1077?
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