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MA H597
Increasing the penalties for unfair and deceptive actions perpetrated against persons with disabilities and senior citizens
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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 deceptive actions perpetrated against elderly and disabled persons. Elder Affairs.
AI Summary
This bill aims to increase the penalties for unfair and deceptive actions perpetrated against persons with disabilities and senior citizens. It establishes the Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons Abuse Prevention Fund, which will be funded by revenues generated under Section 4 of Chapter 93A that exceed the amounts collected during each fiscal year. The fund will be used to educate senior citizens, disabled persons, and the general public about consumer protection laws and deceptive investment or marketing practices that have historically targeted these populations. Additionally, the bill amends Section 4 of Chapter 93A to allow the court to impose an additional civil penalty of up to $2,500 for each violation that was perpetrated against one or more senior citizens or persons with disabilities, based on factors such as the defendant's knowledge of the victim's status, the extent of the harm caused, and the victim's vulnerability.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (8)
Bruce Ayers (D),
Susan Gifford (R),
Matt Muratore (R),
James Murphy (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
John Rogers (D),
Jeff Roy (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4401 (on 08/20/2020)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H597 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H597.pdf |
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