H 3286
An Act requiring municipalities to place insurance out to bid
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Bill overview
This bill requires Massachusetts municipalities to use a competitive bidding process when purchasing insurance. Currently, many municipalities are allowed to purchase insurance directly from providers without a formal bidding process. This legislation aims to increase transparency and potentially lower costs for municipalities by ensuring they obtain the best possible insurance rates through open competition.
Key provisions
- Municipalities must use a competitive bidding process for insurance purchases.
- The process must align with Chapter 30B, the Uniform Procurement Act.
- This applies to various types of municipal insurance, including liability and property insurance.
- The bill seeks to standardize insurance procurement practices across Massachusetts.
- It promotes transparency in municipal spending related to insurance.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts municipalities
- Towns
- Cities
- Regional School Districts
- Local government entities
Notable changes
- Currently, some municipalities are exempt from competitive bidding requirements for insurance.
- This bill would establish a uniform rule for all municipalities.
- It builds upon existing procurement laws (Chapter 30B).
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Primary sponsor
Brian M. Ashe
Cosponsors
Brian M. Ashe
Patrick Joseph Kearney
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Bill H.3286 194th (Current)
An Act requiring municipalities to place insurance out to bid
By Representative Ashe of Longmeadow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3286) of Brian M. Ashe for legislation to include insurance under Chapter 30B, the Uniform Procurement Act. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Brian M. Ashe
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.3286
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
| 3/12/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5200 |
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