H 5029·MA·house
An Act relative to personal injury protection, benefits due and payable.
Reported by CommitteeFiled Feb 2, 2026
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Financial Services
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House: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
Feb 2, 2026
Summary
The bill modifies Section 34M of Chapter 90 to state that benefits may be due and payable whether in whole or in part. It also adds a provision that courts cannot award attorney’s fees or costs if the insurer pays the amount owed within 30 days of the lawsuit filing. The changes affect plaintiffs, insurers, and courts handling personal injury claims.
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