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MA S970

To enhance state anti-trust powers and enforcement


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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 to enhance state anti-trust powers and enforcement. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill aims to enhance state anti-trust powers and enforcement in Massachusetts. It amends the state's laws to set standards for more robust usage and enforcement of anti-trust powers by the state's legal authorities, including the Attorney General. The bill requires the Attorney General to publish an annual "Economic Enforcement Report" that makes recommendations on measures to revitalize, streamline, and improve consumer-friendly enforcement of anti-trust regulations, with a particular focus on monitoring and enforcing honest pricing and sales practices by large chain stores, as well as ensuring fair competition for small and medium-sized businesses.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2496 (on 02/03/2020)

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