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MA H 393

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An Act relative to out of state purchases at auto auctions

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

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Did MA H 393 pass?

Not yet. MA H 393 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-02-17): Accompanied a study order, see H5081

What is MA H 393 about?

By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 393) of Steven S. Howitt and David F. DeCoste relative to out-of-state purchases at auto auctions. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Who sponsors MA H 393?

Steven S. Howitt is the primary sponsor of MA H 393, joined by 1 cosponsor.

Description

By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 393) of Steven S. Howitt and David F. DeCoste relative to out-of-state purchases at auto auctions. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-02-17 — Accompanied a study order, see H5081
Bill type
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Sponsors

  • Steven S. Howittprimary
  • David F. DeCostecosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-02-17

    Accompanied a study order, see H5081

  2. 2025-10-14

    Hearing rescheduled to 10/14/2025 from 10:00 AM-11:30 AM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  3. 2025-10-02

    Hearing scheduled for 10/14/2025 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/H393

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