MA S189

Bill

MA S189

Relative to the online advertising of pet care services

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 relative to the online advertising of pet care services. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill requires websites that advertise pet care services in Massachusetts to state that the listed providers are not necessarily accredited or certified, are not employed by the website, and that individuals who hire them do so at their own risk. The bill also specifies that providers who meet certain income thresholds must file a Massachusetts personal income tax return, regardless of their residency status.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Diana Dizoglio (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2666 (on 02/07/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S189

(7 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S189
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S189.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H3180	Relative to online posting of CMRs	No further action taken	Similar To
H3291	To create a commission to investigate the advertising practices of the solar energy industry	Accompanied a study order, see H5042	Similar To
H460	Relative to online advertising	Accompanied a study order, see H4880	Similar To
S1045	Relative to advertising by a Justice of the Peace	Accompanied a study order, see S2665	Similar To
S194	Relative to motor vehicle price advertising	Accompanied a study order, see S2666	Similar To
S1972	Relative to mental health promotion through realistic advertising images	Accompanied a study order, see H5279	Similar To
S2666	Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to consumer protection and professional licensure matters	Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules	Replaced by

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