H 415
An Act banning the purchase and consumption of products made in Russia
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to prohibit the purchase and consumption of goods originating from Russia. The legislation aims to discourage support for the Russian government and economy through consumer choices. It seeks to limit the availability of Russian-made products within Massachusetts. This action follows a similar bill introduced in the previous legislative session.
Key provisions
- Prohibits the sale of products manufactured in Russia within Massachusetts.
- Prohibits the purchase and consumption of products manufactured in Russia by residents of Massachusetts.
- The bill applies to a wide range of products, though specific categories may be defined.
- The Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure committee will oversee the implementation of the ban.
Who is affected
- Consumers in Massachusetts
- Retailers and businesses in Massachusetts
- Manufacturers and distributors of goods sold in Massachusetts
- The Russian economy
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a direct consumer-level restriction on trade with Russia.
- It builds upon previous legislative efforts to address the situation in Russia.
- The bill’s impact will depend on the scope of ‘products made in Russia’ as defined.
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Primary sponsor
Patrick Joseph Kearney
Cosponsor
Patrick Joseph Kearney
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Bill H.415 194th (Current)
An Act banning the purchase and consumption of products made in Russia
By Representative Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 415) of Patrick Joseph Kearney for legislation to ban purchases and consumption of Russian made products. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Patrick Joseph Kearney
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.415
| 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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