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MA H169

MA H169
Relative to unsolicited credit cards, checks, and vouchers by mail


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
06/19/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to unsolicited credit cards, checks and vouchers by mail. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits residents of the Commonwealth from being held liable for unsolicited credit cards, checks, or vouchers sent to them by commercial banks, mortgage lenders, or other authorized businesses. The bill states that any redeemable items, if cashed, shall be the responsibility of the vendor, unless it can be proven that the addressee personally redeemed the item. The bill aims to protect consumers from being held accountable for unsolicited financial products they did not request.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read second and ordered to a third reading (on 06/23/2017)

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