S1038
An Act relative to the protection of small businesses and workers
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Bill overview
This bill aims to strengthen the Massachusetts Antitrust Act by providing additional regulations to protect small businesses and workers. It seeks to address potential anti-competitive practices that could harm these groups. The bill’s specific details are currently being examined through hearings and committee review. The goal is to ensure a fair and competitive marketplace in Massachusetts.
Key provisions
- Increased regulation of the Massachusetts Antitrust Act.
- Enhanced protections for small businesses.
- Protections for workers against anti-competitive practices.
- Potential for greater scrutiny of business mergers and acquisitions.
- Focus on preventing monopolies and unfair market dominance.
Who is affected
- Small businesses in Massachusetts
- Workers in Massachusetts
- Businesses operating in Massachusetts
- The Massachusetts Antitrust Act
Notable changes
- The bill introduces additional regulations to the existing Massachusetts Antitrust Act.
- It likely aims to broaden the scope of prohibited anti-competitive behaviors.
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Primary sponsor
William N. Brownsberger
Cosponsor
William N. Brownsberger
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Bill S.1038 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the protection of small businesses and workers
By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1038) of William N. Brownsberger for legislation further regulating the Massachusetts Antitrust Act. The Judiciary.
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Bill Information
Presenter: William N. Brownsberger Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill S.1038
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 7/16/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 7/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 7/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:10 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 10/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:10 PM in A-2 |
| 1/29/2026 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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