H4238
An Act relative to fraternal organizations conducting bazaars
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Bill overview
This bill addresses regulations surrounding bazaars conducted by fraternal organizations in Massachusetts. It aims to clarify and potentially standardize the rules and procedures related to these events, likely focusing on aspects such as permitting, sales tax, and charitable contributions. The bill’s specific details are still under consideration as it is currently in committee review.
Key provisions
- Clarifies regulations for fraternal organizations hosting bazaars.
- Addresses permitting requirements for these events.
- Specifies rules regarding sales tax collection and remittance.
- Potentially outlines guidelines for charitable contributions made through bazaars.
- May include provisions related to reporting requirements for organizers.
Who is affected
- Fraternal organizations
- Event organizers
- Massachusetts residents who attend bazaars
- Taxpayers
- Local municipalities
Notable changes
- The bill seeks to standardize regulations for fraternal organization bazaars.
- It may update existing rules related to charitable raffles and bazaars, although specific details are not yet available.
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Primary sponsor
Bruce J. Ayers
Cosponsor
Bruce J. Ayers
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Bill H.4238 194th (Current)
An Act relative to fraternal organizations conducting bazaars
By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to fraternal organizations conducting bazaars. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Bruce J. Ayers Status: Referred to House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading
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Bill History
Displaying 10 actions for Bill H.4238
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 6/16/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on House Rules |
| 6/23/2025 | House | Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies |
| 6/26/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/31/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/13/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 11/13/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/13/2025 from 11:00 AM-02:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 12/4/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Monday, March 16, 2026 |
| 3/18/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 4/13/2026 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 4/13/2026 | House | Rules suspended |
| 4/13/2026 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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