MA H264

Bill

Relative to billboard advertising in the Commonwealth

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
01/22/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to billboard advertising in the Commonwealth. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill amends several sections of the Massachusetts General Laws to grant the Department of Transportation broader authority over billboard advertising. Specifically, the bill allows the Department to sell, lease, or contract for advertising on its facilities, and to exercise the powers and duties previously held by the Outdoor Advertising Board. The bill also imposes new restrictions on billboards near public parks and historic places, requiring local approval. Additionally, the bill subjects outdoor advertisements by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to local zoning and approval.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Dan Hunt (D),

Last Action

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

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H264

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H264
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H264.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1861	Relative to truth in advertising	Accompanied a study order, see H4449	Similar To
H263	Relative to the protection of open spaces	Accompanied a study order, see H5043	Similar To
H2839	To create a commission to investigate the advertising practices of the solar energy industry	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Similar To
H2882	To promote truth in advertising relative to internet access plans	Accompanied a study order, see H4405	Similar To
H349	Relative to online advertising	Accompanied a study order, see H5043	Similar To
H5043	Study Order - licensing, right to repair law, consumer safety and rights.	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
S135	Relative to the online advertising of pet care services	Accompanied a study order, see S2534	Similar To
S136	Relative to motor vehicle price advertising	Accompanied a study order, see S2534	Similar To
S944	Relative to advertising by a Justice of the Peace	Accompanied a study order, see S2496	Similar To

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