H 2138

Massachusetts House bill in Session 194.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 29, 2026.

An Act to ensure adequate coverage of funeral expenses in cases of work-related death.

Bill ID MA-194-H-2138
Session 194
Status in_committee
Committee House Ways and Means
House in_committee 2026-01-29
Insurance / Consumer Protection
Summary

Chapter 152 of the General Laws is hereby amended in Section 33 by striking, the following: "In all cases, the insurer shall pay the reasonable expenses of burial, not exceeding ..."

Sponsor
Kerans, Sally P.
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-02-27 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-29 Status in_committee
2026-01-29 Latest Action Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
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