H 1099
An Act to reform title insurance
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to reform the regulations surrounding title insurance in Massachusetts. It aims to provide greater consumer protections and address potential issues within the title insurance industry. The legislation proposes changes to how title insurance is offered and managed, with the goal of increasing transparency and accountability. It is part of a series of similar bills introduced in recent years.
Key provisions
- Increased consumer protections related to title insurance policies.
- Requirements for title insurance companies to provide clearer disclosures to consumers.
- Potential adjustments to how title insurance claims are handled.
- Enhanced oversight of the title insurance industry by the state.
Who is affected
- Homebuyers
- Homeowners
- Title insurance companies
- Real estate agents
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- The bill is part of a series of similar attempts to reform title insurance in Massachusetts.
- It builds upon previous proposals to regulate the industry.
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Primary sponsor
Antonio F. D. Cabral
Cosponsors
Antonio F. D. Cabral
Brian W. Murray
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Bill H.1099 194th (Current)
An Act to reform title insurance
By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1099) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and Brian W. Murray for legislation to further regulate title insurance. Financial Services.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Antonio F. D. Cabral
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.1099
| 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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