S 2738
An Act addressing rising insurance costs for manufactured home residents
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Bill overview
This bill aims to address the increasing cost of insurance for residents of manufactured homes in Massachusetts. It seeks to explore and potentially implement solutions to mitigate these rising premiums, which have become a significant financial burden for many homeowners. The legislation is currently undergoing review and consideration within the state legislature. It is part of a series of bills addressing insurance costs and homeowner protections.
Key provisions
- Investigate the causes of rising insurance costs for manufactured home residents.
- Explore potential regulatory changes to address affordability.
- Consider measures to promote competition among insurance providers.
- Evaluate the impact of insurance rates on manufactured home communities.
- Study the feasibility of establishing a state fund or other mechanism to assist homeowners.
- Assess the role of risk factors in determining insurance premiums.
Who is affected
- Manufactured home residents in Massachusetts
- Insurance companies operating in Massachusetts
- Homeowners in manufactured home communities
Notable changes
- The bill is part of a broader effort to address insurance affordability in the state.
- It is being considered alongside similar legislation (S.2919 and H.1175).
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Primary sponsor
Kelly A. Dooner
Cosponsors
Bruce E. Tarr
David F. DeCoste
Dennis C. Gallagher
John R. Gaskey
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Bill S.2738 194th (Current)
An Act addressing rising insurance costs for manufactured home residents
By Mrs. Dooner, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2738) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kelly A. Dooner, Norman J. Orrall, Bruce E. Tarr, Kelly W. Pease and other members of the General Court for legislation to address rising insurance costs for manufactured home residents. Financial Services.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Kelly A. Dooner
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill S.2738
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 7/14/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently |
| 7/31/2025 | Senate | Rules suspended |
| 7/31/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Financial Services |
| 11/19/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 1/6/2026 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 01/13/2026 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 1/6/2026 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 01/13/2026 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New Start Time |
| 1/29/2026 | Senate | Accompanied a new draft, see S2919 |
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