H435
An Act amending successor supplier laws
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Bill overview
This bill, H.435, aims to clarify and potentially strengthen Massachusetts’s laws regarding ‘successor supplier’ agreements. These agreements determine whether a company that takes over another’s business must continue to supply goods, including brand names, to wholesalers. The bill seeks to ensure businesses have clarity on their obligations when acquiring a wholesaler’s inventory and brand licenses, particularly in situations involving the termination of sales agreements.
Key provisions
- Addresses successor supplier laws.
- Clarifies the obligation to supply goods and brand names to wholesalers.
- Aims to provide more certainty for businesses transitioning wholesale operations.
- Specifically relates to the sale of items with brand names.
Who is affected
- Wholesalers
- Businesses acquiring wholesale operations
- Brand owners
- Consumers
- Massachusetts businesses
Notable changes
- The bill seeks to provide greater clarity on existing successor supplier laws.
- It may impact businesses involved in wholesale distribution and brand licensing.
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Primary sponsor
John J. Mahoney
Cosponsor
John J. Mahoney
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Bill H.435 194th (Current)
An Act amending successor supplier laws
By Representative Mahoney of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 435) of John J. Mahoney relative to the right or obligation to sell items with brand names to wholesalers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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Presenter: John J. Mahoney
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.435
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/5/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/12/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 7/23/2025 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H4281 |
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