H1239
An Act protecting vulnerable adults from financial exploitation
Take action
Record your position on this measure.
Sign in to record your position, submit testimony, or contact your legislator.
Sign in to take action- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill aims to protect vulnerable adults in Massachusetts from financial exploitation. It seeks to establish clearer guidelines and procedures for safeguarding these individuals from scams, undue influence, and financial abuse. The legislation intends to strengthen legal protections and provide resources for identifying and addressing instances of financial exploitation. It also encourages collaboration between various agencies to improve support for vulnerable adults.
Key provisions
- Establishes definitions for financial exploitation and vulnerable adults.
- Requires financial institutions to implement safeguards to prevent exploitation.
- Mandates reporting of suspected financial exploitation to appropriate authorities.
- Creates a process for seeking court intervention to protect vulnerable adults.
- Supports the development of educational resources for vulnerable adults and their families.
- Encourages collaboration between state agencies to combat financial exploitation.
- Addresses the potential for undue influence by guardians or conservators.
Who is affected
- Vulnerable adults
- Financial institutions
- Guardians and conservators
- State agencies
- Families of vulnerable adults
Notable changes
- The bill establishes a framework for proactive prevention of financial exploitation.
- It strengthens existing reporting requirements for suspected abuse.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
Jr. John J. Lawn
Cosponsors
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yoursRead the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.
Bill H.1239 194th (Current)
An Act protecting vulnerable adults from financial exploitation
By Representative Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1239) of John J. Lawn, Jr., relative to the financial exploitation of adults. Financial Services.
View Text Print Preview Download PDF
Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: John J. Lawn, Jr.
Tabs
Bill History Petitioners Hearing Attendance
Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.1239
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Financial Services |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/25/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/07/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/07/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:10 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 3/12/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5224 |
Similar Bills
H.296 194th (Current)
An Act protecting vulnerable adults from financial exploitation
H.5300 194th (Current)
An Act protecting vulnerable adults from financial exploitation
H.4281 191st (2019 - 2020)
An Act protecting vulnerable adults from financial exploitation
H.252 192nd (2021 - 2022)
An Act protecting vulnerable adults from financial exploitation
H.203 193rd (2023 - 2024)
An Act protecting vulnerable adults from financial exploitation
The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The General Court provides this information as a public service and while we endeavor to keep the data accurate and current to the best of our ability, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.