H4122
An Act relative to deceptive trade practices
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Bill overview
This bill addresses deceptive trade practices, specifically focusing on emergency contraceptives and medical abortion. It aims to strengthen consumer protections related to these sensitive healthcare services. The bill seeks to prevent misleading or deceptive marketing and sales tactics in the provision and advertising of these products and services. It also directs a study related to another bill (H.5234).
Key provisions
- Addresses deceptive trade practices related to emergency contraceptives and medical abortion.
- Aims to strengthen consumer protections in the sale and advertising of these services.
- Directs a study related to H.5234.
- Focuses on preventing misleading information and tactics.
Who is affected
- Consumers
- Healthcare providers offering emergency contraceptives and medical abortion
- Businesses involved in the sale or advertising of these services
Notable changes
- The bill introduces specific protections related to emergency contraceptives and medical abortion, expanding existing consumer protection laws.
- It mandates a study to examine related issues.
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Primary sponsor
Lindsay N. Sabadosa
Cosponsor
Lindsay N. Sabadosa
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Bill H.4122 194th (Current)
An Act relative to deceptive trade practices
By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4122) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to deceptive trade practices for emergency contraceptives and medical abortion. Public Health.
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Presenter: Lindsay N. Sabadosa
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.4122
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 5/12/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Health |
| 5/15/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/30/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/10/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 11/6/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Sunday, December 7, 2025 |
| 11/7/2025 | House | Reporting date extended until Friday, November 7, 2025 |
| 12/8/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Tuesday, January 6, 2026 |
| 3/16/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5234 |
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