S 1101 Massachusetts Senate · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to personal injury protection payments

This bill amends Massachusetts law governing personal injury protection (PIP) payments in auto insurance. It clarifies that insurers must pay PIP benefits either in full or partial amounts, and adds a key provision: if an insurer pays the full amount owed within 30 days of receiving a lawsuit (after the summons and complaint are served), courts cannot award the plaintiff attorney fees or court costs. The bill directly affects auto insurers and individuals filing personal injury claims after accidents. This change incentivizes insurers to pay claims promptly to avoid additional legal expenses.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Jul 22, 2026
Floor votes

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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
9
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Paul Feeney
DDemocratic
MA
Bristol and Norfolk