An Act requiring disclosure to consumers regarding home heating oil insurance
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill requires retailers of home heating oil in Massachusetts to provide customers with notices about the availability of liability insurance coverage in the event of oil releases into the environment. The goal is to inform consumers about potential coverage options related to environmental damage caused by heating oil spills. This legislation aims to increase transparency and provide consumers with more information regarding potential financial protection.
Key provisions
- Retailers of home heating oil must provide notices to customers.
- Notices must explain the availability of liability insurance.
- Insurance coverage applies to claims arising from oil releases into the environment.
- The bill focuses on informing consumers about insurance options.
- The legislation is intended to address potential environmental liabilities.
- Retailers are responsible for providing the necessary disclosures.
Who is affected
- Consumers of home heating oil
- Retailers of home heating oil
- Massachusetts residents
- Heating oil industry
Notable changes
- Requires explicit disclosure of insurance availability.
- Addresses potential environmental liabilities associated with heating oil use.
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
Michael S. Day
Cosponsor
Michael S. Day
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