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MA H464
In relation to prohibiting price gouging with respect to goods, services and supplies during a declared public health emergency
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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to prohibiting price gouging of goods, services and supplies during a declared public health emergency. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
AI Summary
This bill aims to prohibit price gouging of goods, services, and supplies during a declared public health emergency in Massachusetts. It defines a "public health emergency" as a period when the Governor or the President has declared a state of emergency related to the health and safety of Massachusetts residents. The bill prohibits service providers, manufacturers, suppliers, wholesalers, distributors, or retail sellers from selling these goods, services, and supplies for an "unconscionably excessive price," which is defined as more than 15% above the pre-emergency price, unless the seller can prove additional uncontrollable costs led to the price increase. The bill empowers the Attorney General or District Attorney to seek court orders and civil penalties of up to $25,000 per violation plus forfeiture of amounts related to any "unconscionably excessive" transaction.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (13)
Alyson Sullivan (R)*,
Angelo D'Emilia (R),
Colleen Garry (D),
Carlos González (D),
Chris Hendricks (D),
Patrick Kearney (D),
Kathy LaNatra (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Joe McKenna (R),
Orlando Ramos (D),
Dave Robertson (D),
Mike Soter (R),
Steve Xiarhos (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4880 (on 06/30/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H464 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H464.pdf |
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