H 1098
Resolve establishing a commission to better protect consumers in Massachusetts
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Bill overview
This bill creates a commission to investigate title insurance practices in Massachusetts with the goal of better protecting consumers. The commission will include members of the General Court and will study and analyze these practices. The purpose is to identify potential issues and recommend improvements to consumer protection within the title insurance industry.
Key provisions
- Establish a commission to study title insurance practices.
- Include members of the General Court on the commission.
- Analyze current title insurance practices.
- Recommend improvements to consumer protection.
- Focus specifically on consumer protection related to title insurance.
Who is affected
- Consumers in Massachusetts
- Title insurance companies
- The General Court of Massachusetts
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Primary sponsor
Antonio F. D. Cabral
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Resolve H.1098 194th (Current)
Resolve establishing a commission to better protect consumers in Massachusetts
By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 1098) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and Brian W. Murray for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to better protect consumers by studying and analyzing title insurance practices. Financial Services.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Antonio F. D. Cabral
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Resolve History
Displaying 4 actions for Resolve H.1098
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Financial Services |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/5/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/15/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 3/9/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5211 |
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