By Mr. Creedon, a petition (accompanied by bill,
Senate, No. 579) of Robert S. Creedon, Jr. for legislation
to clarify the terms of motor vehicle liability bonds and
policies. Financial Services. |
By Mr. Creedon, a petition (accompanied by bill,
Senate, No. 579) of Robert S. Creedon, Jr. for legislation
to clarify the terms of motor vehicle liability bonds and
policies. Financial Services. |
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 34A of chapter 90 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2004 Official Edition is hereby amended by inserting, in line 173, at the end of the definition of “motor vehicle liability bond,” the following sentence:— In any claim for damages against the obligor or against any person responsible for the operation of the obligor’s motor vehicle, the obligee under said bond shall provide a defense., and such duty to defend may not be terminated without a release by the claimant.
SECTION 2. Said section 34A of said chapter 90, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by inserting, in line 220, at the end of the definition of “motor vehicle liability policy,” the following sentence:— In any claim for damages against the insured or against any person responsible for the operation of the insured’s motor vehicle, the insurer under said policy shall provide a defense, and such duty to defend may not be terminated without a release by the claimant.
