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MA S151

Relative to professional solicitors


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to professional solicitors. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 23 of Chapter 68 of the Massachusetts General Laws to require professional solicitors and commercial co-venturers to clearly disclose specific information to potential donors, including the name of the individual making the solicitation, the fact that they are a "paid fund-raiser," the name and contact information of the charitable organization or professional solicitor, and details about how the contributions will be used. The bill also limits the amount of charitable donations that can be spent on professional solicitors or commercial co-venturers to no more than 50 percent, and states that a violation of these provisions constitutes a violation of the state's consumer protection laws, allowing aggrieved persons to seek injunctive relief or damages.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Accompanied H138 (on 03/29/2018)

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