MA H184

Bill

MA H184

Prohibiting intentional misrepresentation by a business of its location

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
06/19/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to prohibit businesses from misrepresenting the geographic location of such businesses in local telephone directories. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits businesses from misrepresenting their geographic location in local telephone directories. Specifically, it makes it an unfair and deceptive practice for a business to list a local phone number that forwards to a location outside the local calling area without disclosing the true physical address. It also prohibits businesses from using a fictitious name that misrepresents their geographic location without disclosing their true address. The bill defines key terms like "local telephone directory" and "local telephone number" to clarify the types of practices it aims to prohibit.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (2)

Matt Muratore (R), Elizabeth Poirier (R),

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H184

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H184
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H184.pdf

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