H 385
An Act to clarify the Consumer Protection Act
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Bill overview
This bill, H.385, aimed to clarify the existing Consumer Protection Act in Massachusetts. Specifically, it sought to strengthen the process for pursuing civil actions against businesses engaging in unfair or deceptive practices. The bill was intended to provide greater clarity and consistency in how these actions are handled within the state’s legal framework. Ultimately, the bill failed to pass the legislature.
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Christopher Hendricks
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Christopher Hendricks
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Bill H.385 194th (Current)
An Act to clarify the Consumer Protection Act
By Representative Hendricks of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 385) of Christopher Hendricks relative to civil actions for unfair or deceptive practices. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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Presenter: Christopher Hendricks
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.385
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/10/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/20/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 2/17/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5081 |
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