S 2745
An Act relative to small businesses and the sale of certain cultural products
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Bill overview
This bill addresses the sale of certain cultural products by small businesses in Massachusetts. It aims to clarify and potentially standardize regulations related to these sales, focusing on issues like licensing and consumer protection. The bill seeks to provide small businesses with greater clarity and potentially reduce compliance burdens associated with selling cultural goods.
Key provisions
- Clarifies definitions related to ‘cultural products’ for regulatory purposes.
- Establishes guidelines for small businesses selling cultural products.
- Addresses licensing requirements for the sale of these products.
- Focuses on consumer protection measures related to sales.
- May streamline reporting requirements for small businesses.
Who is affected
- Small businesses
- Vendors of cultural products
- Consumers purchasing cultural products
Notable changes
- The bill references a previous petition (S.270) and a related bill.
- It aims to provide more specific regulations for small businesses in this sector.
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
Cosponsors
Patrick M. O'Connor
Pavel M. Payano
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Bill S.2745 194th (Current)
An Act relative to small businesses and the sale of certain cultural products
Senate, December 18, 2025 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 270) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to small businesses and the sale of certain cultural products, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2745).
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 3 actions for Bill S.2745
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 12/18/2025 | Senate | Reported from the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 12/18/2025 | Senate | New draft of S270 |
| 12/18/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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