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Introduced
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
In Committee
03/30/2016
03/30/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to ensuring clarity and truthfulness in direct mailings of travel check vouchers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 93A of the General Laws, which deals with consumer protection, to ensure clarity and truthfulness in direct mailings, specifically those offering air travel. It establishes that it is an unfair trade practice, and therefore illegal, for anyone sending such offers through the U.S. mail to fail to clearly disclose the name of the business entity making the offer, along with the actual company or agency the recipient can contact and the specific purpose of the mailing. Furthermore, any mailing that mentions "other restrictions" must provide a detailed written description of those specific restrictions, printed in at least 10-point font, directly within the mailing itself.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (13)
Carole Fiola (D)*,
Gailanne Cariddi (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Diana Dizoglio (D),
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Carlos González (D),
Danielle Gregoire (D),
Jonathan Hecht (D),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
Paul Schmid (D),
Alan Silvia (D),
José Tosado (D),
Last Action
Read second and ordered to a third reading (on 04/07/2016)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H3214 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H3214.pdf |
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