H 379
An Act modernizing protections for consumers in automobile transactions
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This bill aims to strengthen consumer protections during car purchases in Massachusetts. It seeks to modernize existing regulations to address potential issues like deceptive practices, unfair financing terms, and difficulties with vehicle repairs. The legislation, proposed by Representative González with input from the Attorney General, intends to provide greater transparency and recourse for consumers navigating the automobile transaction process. It builds upon previous efforts to improve consumer rights in this area.
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Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell
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Bill H.379 194th (Current)
An Act modernizing protections for consumers in automobile transactions
By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 379) of Carlos González and Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell relative to modernizing protections for consumers in automobile transactions. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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Presenter: Carlos González
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.379
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/2/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/14/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/14/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/14/2025 from 10:00 AM-11:30 AM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 1/28/2026 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H4979 |
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