H362
An Act relative to partial payment
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Bill overview
This bill aims to further regulate residential contracting agreements in Massachusetts, specifically addressing the issue of ‘partial payment.’ It seeks to clarify and standardize how contractors and homeowners handle payments during construction projects, potentially aiming to protect consumers and ensure greater transparency in these agreements. The bill’s specific details are still under consideration by the legislature.
Key provisions
- Requires greater clarity in residential contracting agreements regarding payment schedules.
- Addresses the practice of ‘partial payment’ and seeks to establish guidelines for its use.
- May include provisions for dispute resolution related to payment discrepancies.
- Could establish requirements for contractors to provide detailed payment schedules to homeowners.
- Intended to enhance consumer protection in residential construction projects.
Who is affected
- Homeowners
- Contractors
- Construction Industry
- Consumers
- Massachusetts Residents
Notable changes
- The bill seeks to standardize practices related to ‘partial payment’ which is currently not explicitly regulated.
- It may introduce requirements for written contracts detailing payment terms.
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Bill H.362 194th (Current)
An Act relative to partial payment
By Representative Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 362) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante for legislation to further regulate residential contracting agreements. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Ann-Margaret Ferrante Status: Referred to House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading
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Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.362
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 4/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 04/14/2025 from 10:00 AM-02:00 PM in A-2 |
| 7/21/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 7/28/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 7/28/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 7/28/2025 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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