HB 613-FN (2020): relative to mandatory automobile insurance.

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HB 613-FN (2020)

relative to mandatory automobile insurance.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2019 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2019. The committee held a work session on February 6, 2019. The committee met in executive session on February 6, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on February 13, 2019. The committee met in executive session on February 13, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on June 25, 2019, September 10, 2019, October 1, 2019 and October 17, 2019. The committee met in executive session on October 23, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 17–2 to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 9, 2020 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a division vote 274–53. The committee held a work session on September 1, 2020. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 8 to 7.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 2019, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • February 6, 2019, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • February 6, 2019, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • February 13, 2019, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • February 13, 2019, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • June 25, 2019, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • September 10, 2019, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • October 1, 2019, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • October 17, 2019, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 301
  • October 23, 2019, 12:30 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • September 1, 2020, 2:00 PM: full committee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Votes

  • January 9, 2020, House: Refer for Interim Study — yeas 274, nays 53, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2019: Introduced 01/03/2019 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • February 5, 2019: Public Hearing: 02/05/2019 09:30 am LOB 302
  • February 6, 2019: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/06/2019 09:30 am LOB 302
  • February 6, 2019: Executive Session: 02/06/2019 02:00 pm LOB 302
  • February 13, 2019: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/13/2019 10:00 am LOB 302
  • February 13, 2019: Executive Session: 02/13/2019 02:00 pm LOB 302
  • February 13, 2019: Retained in Committee
  • June 25, 2019: Full Committee Work Session: 06/25/2019 10:00 am LOB 302
  • September 10, 2019: Subcommittee Work Session: 09/10/2019 01:30 pm LOB 302
  • October 1, 2019: Subcommittee Work Session: 10/01/2019 11:00 am LOB 302
  • October 17, 2019: Subcommittee Work Session: 10/17/2019 01:00 pm LOB 301
  • October 23, 2019: Executive Session: 10/23/2019 12:30 pm LOB 302
  • November 13, 2019: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study (Vote 17-2; CC)
  • January 8, 2020: Removed from Consent (Rep. Bartlett) 01/08/2020
  • January 9, 2020: Refer for Interim Study: MA DV 274-53 01/09/2020
  • September 1, 2020: Full Committee Work Session: 09/01/2020 02:00 pm Members of the public may attend using this link: https://www.zoom.us/j/99708430633 - Executive Session to Follow
  • October 29, 2020: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 8-7)

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 117 (2005): requiring automobile insurance to register a vehicle.
  • HB 179 (2009): requiring automobile insurance to register a vehicle.
  • HB 563 (2001): requiring drivers to carry automobile insurance and permitting drivers to choose the amount of uninsured motorist insurance that they carry.
  • HB 639-FN (2009): relative to mandatory motor vehicle liability insurance.
  • HB 636-FN (2003): relative to mandatory automobile insurance.

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