H 1196

Massachusetts House bill in Session 194.

Status: failed. Latest action: February 9, 2026.

An Act relative to unpaid health insurance deductibles.

Bill ID MA-194-H-1196
Session 194
Status failed
Committee Financial Services
House failed 2026-02-09
Insurance / Consumer Protection
Summary

Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, any insurer or company licensed or otherwise authorized to transact accident and health insurance shall be held liable ...

Sponsor
Howitt, Steven S.
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-02-27 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-09 Status failed
2026-02-09 Latest Action Accompanied a study order, see H5066
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