An Act relative to preventing home insurers from forcing tree removal
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| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/5/2026 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 2/5/2026 | House | Rules suspended |
| 2/5/2026 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 1/12/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 9/5/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/15/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Financial Services |
| Committee | Recommendation | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| J11 | Favorable | 1 entries |
| H52 | Place in OD | — |
Chapter 175 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
A company shall not require the removal of a tree from the property of a holder of a homeowners insurance policy if a certified arborist has determined the tree is not a hazard to the property.
Chapter 175 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:- Section 231. A company shall not require the removal of a tree from the property of a holder of a homeowners insurance policy if a certified arborist has determined the tree is not a hazard to the property.