HB 434-FN (2025): requiring a policyholder's insurance company to provide a rental car for at least 7 days after determination that the vehicle is totaled or unsafe to operate when the policyholder is not at fault for the accident.

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HB 434-FN (2025)

requiring a policyholder's insurance company to provide a rental car for at least 7 days after determination that the vehicle is totaled or unsafe to operate when the policyholder is not at fault for the accident.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Subject: Housing

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2025 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2025, with 10 people signed in online: 4 in support and 6 in opposition. The committee held a work session on March 12, 2025. The committee met in executive session on March 19, 2025 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 26, 2025 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 2025, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302-304
  • March 12, 2025, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302-304
  • March 19, 2025, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302-304
  • March 26, 2025: consent calendar, House

Votes

  • March 26, 2025, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2025: Introduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • February 5, 2025: Public Hearing: 02/05/2025 11:00 am LOB 302-304
  • March 12, 2025: Subcommittee Work Session: 03/12/2025 10:00 am LOB 302-304
  • March 19, 2025: Executive Session: 03/19/2025 10:00 am LOB 302-304
  • March 19, 2025: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 03/19/2025 (Vote 16-0; CC)
  • March 26, 2025: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/26/2025

Laws It Would Change

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