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MA H 452

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An Act relative to the right to repair for agricultural equipment

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

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Did MA H 452 pass?

Not yet. MA H 452 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 452 about?

By Representative Paulino of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 452) of Francisco E. Paulino and Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to the right to repair for agricultural equipment. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Who sponsors MA H 452?

Francisco E. Paulino is the primary sponsor of MA H 452, joined by 8 cosponsors.

Description

By Representative Paulino of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 452) of Francisco E. Paulino and Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to the right to repair for agricultural equipment. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

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

  • Francisco E. Paulinoprimary
  • Lindsay N. Sabadosacosponsor
  • Joan B. Lovelycosponsor
  • Leigh Daviscosponsor
  • Shirley B. Arriagacosponsor
  • Danillo A. Senacosponsor
  • Justin Thurbercosponsor
  • Bud L. Williamscosponsor
  • Sally P. Keranscosponsor

Committees

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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

    referral-committee

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H452

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