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MA H4299

Relative to partial payment


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Introduced
01/21/2020
In Committee
01/21/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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