MA H404

Bill

MA H404

Requiring transparency in telephone solicitations

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/29/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to require transparency in solicitations via telephone and similar devices. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill aims to increase transparency in telephone solicitations. It defines key terms like "marketing or sales solicitation" and requires solicitors to disclose the correct name of the telemarketing company, the ultimate seller or charitable organization, and a complete description of the goods, services, or charitable contribution being offered. For charitable solicitations, solicitors must also disclose the minimum percentage of the contribution that will be used for the stated charitable purpose. The bill also establishes civil penalties for solicitors who misrepresent their identity, and requires for-profit solicitors to keep recordings of their calls for auditing purposes.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (2)

Dan Hunt (D)*, Adam Scanlon (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4880 (on 06/30/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H404

(11 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H404
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H404.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1261	Providing financial transparency for patients receiving care at hospital-based outpatient facilities	Accompanied a study order, see H5222	Similar To
H4880	Study Order	No further action taken	Replaced by
S1060	To increase transparency in the Massachusetts land record systems to protect the property rights of homeowners and businesses	Accompanied a study order, see S2838	Similar To
S1208	Relative to wage transparency	Accompanied a new draft, see S2721	Similar To
S2044	Establishing a special commission to study the legislative process	Accompanied a study order, see S2620	Similar To
S2173	To ensure safety and transparency in pipeline repair	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Similar To
S2205	Relative to transparency in private utility construction contracts	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Similar To
S2436	Relative to public safety and transparency by transportation network companies	Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session	Similar To
S60	Establishing a commission on automated decision-making by government in the commonwealth	Accompanied a new draft, see S2688	Similar To
S631	Relative to increasing patient choice through assignment of benefits	Accompanied a study order, see S2693	Similar To
S795	Providing transparency for patients receiving care at hospital-based facilities	Accompanied a study order, see S2917	Similar To

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