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MA H348
Resolve creating a special commission to protect residents from telephone and electronic fraud
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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
By Mr. Speliotis of Danvers, a petition of Theodore C. Speliotis and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) for the purpose of studying the issue of telephone and internet scams targeting elderly residents of the Commonwealth. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a special commission to study and make recommendations on protecting elderly residents of Massachusetts from telephone and electronic fraud. The 13-member commission will include legislators, state officials, and representatives from law enforcement, consumer groups, and the technology industry. The commission is tasked with exploring why elders are targeted by scams and identifying methods to prevent them, such as a gift card registry, retail safeguards, public education, and technological solutions. The commission will present its findings and recommendations to the state legislature by June 30, 2020, after which the commission will be dissolved.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (6)
Christine Barber (D),
Jennifer Benson (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Theodore Speliotis (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5043 (on 10/26/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H348 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H348.pdf |
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