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This bill aims to enhance the state of Massachusetts' antitrust powers and enforcement. It proposes to amend the state's laws to set standards and provide for more robust usage and enforcement of antitrust powers by the state's legal authorities, including the Attorney General. The bill recognizes that while federal antitrust powers are important, the state authorities may be better positioned to monitor and address certain business activities and problems that the federal government may lack the resources or focus to address. The bill requires the Attorney General to publish an annual Economic Enforcement Report that recommends measures to revitalize, streamline, and enforce consumer-friendly antitrust regulations, with a particular focus on large chain stores and the ability of small and medium-sized businesses to compete fairly.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1034