Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1153: An Act requiring licensed auto insurance damage appraisers to provide safety notices to the owners of damaged motor vehicles
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 1153 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act requiring licensed auto insurance damage appraisers to provide safety notices to the owners of damaged motor vehicles. Primary sponsor: Mike Finn (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (September 8, 2025): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Finn of West Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1153) of Michael J. Finn relative to requiring licensed auto insurance damage appraisers to provide safety notices to the owners of damaged motor vehicles. Financial Services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Finn | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6th Hampden |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- Hearing scheduled for 05/27/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Financial Services