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Introduced
01/21/2020
01/21/2020
In Committee
01/21/2020
01/21/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to partial payment
AI Summary
This bill amends the existing law in Massachusetts to modify the requirements for partial payments in home improvement contracts. Specifically, it limits the amount of any deposit required upfront to one-third of the total contract price or the cost of any custom materials, and it prohibits demanding final payment until the contract is completed to the satisfaction of both parties. The bill also states that a violation of these provisions would constitute an unfair or deceptive business practice under the state's consumer protection law.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure (J)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 01/21/2020)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4299 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4299.pdf |
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