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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
Relative to the solicitation of charitable donations for profit. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 68 of the General Laws to introduce new requirements for any person, professional fundraising counsel, or professional solicitor who solicits charitable donations for profit. The key provisions are: 1) Such solicitors must record all calls and letters for fundraising and keep the recordings for at least 180 days, subject to audit by the Attorney General's Office. 2) Solicitors must explicitly state that they are soliciting money for profit and are not employees of the charity. 3) Solicitors who misrepresent themselves as police, firefighters, medical personnel, or charity members can face civil and criminal penalties.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
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/H347 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H347.pdf |
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