Massachusetts 191st Legislature (2019-2020) Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

H 261 — An Act to prohibit negative option sales and disclosure of financial and personal information without a consumer’s express agreement

Last action — Accompanied a study order, see H5043

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 191st Legislature (2019-2020). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 261) of Steven S. Howitt for legislation to prevent the automatic signing up of consumers for products or services. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a study order, see H5043

  2. Hearing rescheduled to 10/07/2019 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium

  3. Hearing scheduled for 09/30/2019 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium

  4. Senate concurred

  5. Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 202 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (202)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 261 do?
By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 261) of Steven S. Howitt for legislation to prevent the automatic signing up of consumers for products or services. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Who sponsors H 261?
H 261 is sponsored by Steven S. Howitt (Republican).
What is the current status of H 261?
This bill died with 191st Legislature (2019-2020). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track H 261?
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