MA H274

Bill

MA H274

Relative to retail transactions

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
01/22/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to remove the prohibition of discrimination against cash buyers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill would remove the prohibition of discrimination against cash buyers. Specifically, it amends Chapter 255D of the General Laws by striking out Section 10A, which previously prohibited such discrimination. This change would allow retailers to refuse to accept cash payments if they choose to do so.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (8)

Jay Barrows (R), Paul Frost (R), Steven Howitt (R), Randy Hunt (R), Brad Jones (R), Matt Muratore (R), Mike Soter (R), Donald Wong (R),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5043 (on 10/26/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H274

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H274
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H274.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H2719	Prohibiting discrimination in state contracts	Accompanied a study order, see H5103	Similar To
H2800	Relative to the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination	Accompanied a study order, see H5103	Similar To
H5043	Study Order - licensing, right to repair law, consumer safety and rights.	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
S1806	Ensuring uniformity in education discrimination complaint procedures	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1858	Relative to the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules	Similar To
S2401	Protecting injured workers	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S2416	Prohibiting discrimination in insurance on the basis of having a naloxone prescription	Accompanied a study order, see S2543	Similar To
S901	To enhance investigations of sexual harassment and discrimination	Accompanied a study order, see S2496	Similar To

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