H 1284
An Act ensuring banking accessibility
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Bill overview
This bill, titled ‘An Act ensuring banking accessibility,’ aims to improve access to banking services, particularly for underserved communities. It seeks to address potential barriers that prevent individuals from fully utilizing banking services. The bill is currently under review by the Massachusetts legislature’s Financial Services committee. It is part of a series of related bills focused on improving financial services in the state.
Key provisions
- The bill is currently under consideration by the Massachusetts legislature’s Financial Services committee.
- It is part of a series of related bills focused on improving financial services in the state.
- The bill was referred to the committee on Financial Services.
- A hearing was scheduled for October 30, 2025.
- The hearing was rescheduled multiple times.
- The bill is accompanied by a study order (H4931).
Who is affected
- Underserved communities
- Individuals facing barriers to banking services
- Small businesses and microbusinesses
Notable changes
- The bill is part of a series of related bills addressing financial accessibility.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Edward R. Philips
Cosponsor
Edward R. Philips
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Bill H.1284 194th (Current)
An Act ensuring banking accessibility
By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1284) of Edward R. Philips relative to banking accessibility. Financial Services.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Edward R. Philips
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.1284
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Financial Services |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/21/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/30/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/30/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/30/2025 from 10:30 AM-04:00 PM in A-2 Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 10/30/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/30/2025 from 10:30 AM-02:00 PM in A-2 Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 1/15/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H4931 |
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