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MA H3214

MA H3214
Relative to clarity and truthfulness in direct mailings


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Introduced
01/20/2015
In Committee
03/30/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

Read second and ordered to a third reading (on 04/07/2016)

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