An Act establishing a commission to investigate auto insurance discrimination
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill establishes a commission in Massachusetts to investigate allegations of discrimination in auto insurance pricing. The commission will examine whether factors like location, race, or socioeconomic status are unfairly influencing insurance premiums. The goal is to identify and address inequities in the auto insurance market, promoting fairer pricing practices for all Massachusetts residents. This legislation builds upon previous efforts to combat discrimination in insurance.
Key provisions
- Establish a commission to investigate auto insurance discrimination.
- Examine the impact of location, race, and socioeconomic status on insurance premiums.
- Identify and address inequities in auto insurance pricing.
- The commission will have the authority to gather data and conduct investigations.
- The commission’s findings will be used to recommend policy changes.
- The commission will report its findings to the Legislature.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts residents
- Auto insurance consumers
- Auto insurance companies
- The insurance industry
- Massachusetts residents experiencing potential discrimination
Notable changes
- Addresses potential racial and socioeconomic inequities in auto insurance pricing.
- Expands upon existing legislation targeting discrimination in insurance.
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Financial Services
Cosponsors
Danillo A. Sena
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