Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1231: An Act providing for temporary emergency licensing of appraisers of motor vehicle damage covered by auto insurance policies
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 1231 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act providing for temporary emergency licensing of appraisers of motor vehicle damage covered by auto insurance policies. Primary sponsor: John Lawn (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (October 14, 2025): Placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting (under the last sentence of Rule 7A) for a second 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 Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1231) of John J. Lawn, Jr., relative to appointing temporary qualified appraisers for damage covered by auto insurance policies. Financial Services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Lawn | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th Middlesex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting (under the last sentence of Rule 7A) for a second reading
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
- 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