Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1194: An Act relative to the cleanup of accidental home heating oil spills
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 1194 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to the cleanup of accidental home heating oil spills. Primary sponsor: Steven Howitt (Republican). Most recent recorded action (October 9, 2025): Read second and ordered to a third reading.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1194) of Steven S. Howitt relative to homeowner's insurance coverage for the cleanup of accidental home heating oil spills. Financial Services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Howitt | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4th Bristol |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Read second and ordered to a third reading
- Rules suspended
- Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
- Hearing scheduled for 06/24/2025 from 10:30 AM-02:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Financial Services