S1041
An Act relative to consumer protection and civil rights
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Bill overview
This bill would allow the Massachusetts Attorney General to take civil action against companies or individuals who violate the civil rights of Massachusetts residents if those violations occur in another state. It aims to expand consumer protection by enabling the state to pursue legal remedies for civil rights abuses that cross state lines. The bill is currently under consideration by the Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
Key provisions
- Allows the Massachusetts Attorney General to pursue civil actions.
- Targets companies or individuals who violate civil rights.
- Applies to violations occurring in other states.
- Protects the civil rights of Massachusetts citizens.
- Focuses on extending consumer protection beyond Massachusetts borders.
- Addresses violations of civil rights.
- Provides a mechanism for legal recourse for civil rights violations.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts residents
- Companies operating in other states
- Individuals operating in other states
- Massachusetts Attorney General
- Consumers
Notable changes
- Expands the Attorney General’s authority to pursue civil rights violations across state lines.
- Creates a pathway for legal action against out-of-state actors.
- Potentially strengthens consumer protection for Massachusetts residents facing civil rights abuses.
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Bill S.1041 194th (Current)
An Act relative to consumer protection and civil rights
By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1041) of Nick Collins for legislation to allow the attorney general to pursue civil action against a company or individual who violates the civil rights of Massachusetts citizen whose rights were violated in another state. The Judiciary.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Nick Collins Status: Referred to Joint Committee on the Judiciary
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Displaying 9 actions for Bill S.1041
| 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 |
| 2/12/2026 | Senate | Reporting date extended to Monday March 2, 2026 |
| 2/26/2026 | Senate | Reporting date extended to Thursday April 2, 2026 |
| 3/30/2026 | Senate | Reporting date extended to Tuesday June 30, 2026 |
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