H1677
An Act to improve contract provisions waiving certain rights
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Bill overview
This bill aims to clarify and strengthen contract provisions related to the waiver of certain rights. Specifically, it seeks to ensure that such waivers are clearly understood and voluntarily given by all parties involved. The legislation intends to provide greater transparency and protection for individuals entering into contracts where they may be agreeing to forgo specific legal rights. It seeks to improve the process of waiving rights within contractual agreements.
Key provisions
- Requires clear and conspicuous disclosure of rights being waived.
- Ensures that waivers are voluntary and not the result of coercion.
- Addresses potential ambiguities in contract language regarding waivers.
- Promotes fairness and transparency in contractual agreements.
Who is affected
- Individuals entering into contracts
- Businesses engaging in contractual agreements
- Contract Lawyers
- Consumers
- Businesses
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Primary sponsor
Michelle M. DuBois
Cosponsor
Michelle M. DuBois
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Bill H.1677 194th (Current)
An Act to improve contract provisions waiving certain rights
By Representative DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1677) of Michelle M. DuBois relative to contract provisions waiving certain rights. The Judiciary.
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Presenter: Michelle M. DuBois
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.1677
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/04/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 11/4/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/04/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:30 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 11/4/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/04/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/26/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) |
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