H4352
An Act relative to travel insurance
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Bill overview
This bill, An Act relative to travel insurance, aims to establish regulations and standards for travel insurance policies offered in Massachusetts. It seeks to ensure that travelers are adequately protected against unforeseen circumstances during their trips, potentially addressing gaps in existing consumer protections. The bill intends to provide clarity and consistency in the travel insurance market within the state.
Key provisions
- Establishes requirements for travel insurance policy disclosures.
- Addresses coverage for trip cancellations and interruptions.
- Potentially includes provisions related to lost or delayed baggage.
- May outline standards for claims processing.
- Could establish guidelines for the types of events covered by insurance.
- May require insurance providers to maintain specific financial reserves.
Who is affected
- Travelers in Massachusetts
- Travel insurance companies operating in Massachusetts
- Insurance agents selling travel insurance
Notable changes
- The bill could introduce new requirements for travel insurance policies.
- It may clarify existing regulations regarding coverage limitations.
- It could establish a framework for dispute resolution between travelers and insurers.
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Bill H.4352 194th (Current)
An Act relative to travel insurance
By Representative Chan of Quincy, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Tackey Chan relative to travel insurance. Financial Services.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Tackey Chan Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 8 actions for Bill H.4352
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 3/24/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on House Rules |
| 4/10/2025 | House | Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Financial Services |
| 7/28/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/27/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/04/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:30 PM in A-2 |
| 1/15/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H4931 |
| 1/15/2026 | House | Reported from the committee on House Rules |
| 1/15/2026 | House | Reported on a part of H4931 |
| 1/15/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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