H 1186
An Act relative to pet insurance in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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Bill overview
This bill, H.1186, seeks to establish a framework for pet insurance in Massachusetts. It aims to address the growing need for financial assistance to cover veterinary costs for pet owners. The bill would require the state’s Division of Insurance to study the feasibility and potential regulation of pet insurance products offered in the Commonwealth. This would allow the state to consider how best to support pet owners and their animals.
Key provisions
- Require the Division of Insurance to study pet insurance.
- Assess the potential for regulating pet insurance products.
- Evaluate the impact of pet insurance on pet owners.
- Consider consumer protections within the pet insurance market.
Who is affected
- Pet owners in Massachusetts
- Veterinary clinics and hospitals
- The Division of Insurance
- Insurance companies
Notable changes
- The bill initiates a study to determine the best approach for pet insurance regulation in Massachusetts.
- No specific changes to existing laws are outlined in the text.
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Primary sponsor
Ryan M. Hamilton
Cosponsors
Bruce J. Ayers
Ryan M. Hamilton
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Bill H.1186 194th (Current)
An Act relative to pet insurance in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
By Representative Hamilton of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1186) of Ryan M. Hamilton relative to pet insurance. Financial Services.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Ryan M. Hamilton Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.1186
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Financial Services |
| 2/27/2025 | 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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