MA S140

Bill

Relative to partial payments

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 relative to partial payments. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill amends the general laws to modify the requirements for partial payments in certain contracts. It sets a limit on the amount of deposit that can be required in advance of work, except for contractors who provide a large performance and payment bond. The bill also specifies that any violation of these partial payment provisions would constitute an unfair or deceptive act under the state's consumer protection law.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Diana Dizoglio (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4299 (on 01/21/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S140

(5 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S140
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S140.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1087	Relative to motor vehicle service contracts	Accompanied a new draft, see H4810	Similar To
H2565	Allowing for additional payment options of property taxes	Accompanied a study order, see H5080	Similar To
H4209	Expanding the exemption for residential property in the town of Truro	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 283 of the Acts of 2020	Similar To
H4299	Relative to partial payment	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Replaced by
S625	Relative to motor vehicle service contracts	Accompanied a new draft, see S2804	Similar To

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MA S140

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