Bill Commons

MA H 389

in committee

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

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · lower

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Did MA H 389 pass?

Not yet. MA H 389 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-02-11): Accompanied a study order, see H5080

What is MA H 389 about?

By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 389) 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 MA H 389?

Steven S. Howitt is the primary sponsor of MA H 389.

Description

By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 389) of Steven S. Howitt for legislation to prevent the automatic signing up of consumers for products or services. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-02-11 — Accompanied a study order, see H5080
Bill type
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Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Steven S. Howittprimary

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-02-11

    Accompanied a study order, see H5080

  2. 2025-09-29

    Hearing rescheduled to 10/01/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2 and Virtual Hearing location changed

  3. 2025-09-19

    Hearing scheduled for 10/01/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2

  4. 2025-02-27

    Senate concurred

  5. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H389

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