An Act establishing a division of health insurance
H 4949 renames the "Division of Insurance" to "Division of Health Insurance" and changes "Commissioner of Insurance" to "Commissioner of Health Insurance" across multiple state statutes. It reorganizes the Department of Banking, Insurance and Health Insurance by renaming the department and updating references to its divisions throughout the General Laws. This bill is procedural - it changes administrative titles and structures without creating new health insurance policies or regulations. The changes affect state departments and staff responsible for overseeing insurance markets, specifically clarifying that health insurance oversight falls under a dedicated division. The bill does not alter existing health insurance rules or consumer protections.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2026
Last action Jul 9, 2026
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Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Jan 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
lower
Jan 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported from the committee on Financial Services
lower
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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