MA H185

Bill

Providing security to consumers for purchases from certain vendors

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to providing consumers with protections from vendors providing retail sales or services in spaces other than fixed building sites. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to require vendors providing retail sales or services in temporary spaces, such as booths, tents, or kiosks, to obtain a surety bond from an insurance or surety company. The bond would guarantee the repayment of a consumer's purchase price in the event of a return. Landlords providing sublease space or licenses for such retail activity and cities/towns authorizing the use of these temporary spaces would be required to obtain a copy of the bond. Vendors would also be required to display the bond in a conspicuous location. The bond would guarantee a minimum return amount of up to $1,000 per purchase, while preserving all other lawful rights and remedies for consumers.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (3)

Matt Muratore (R), Elizabeth Poirier (R), Paul Tucker (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4638 (on 07/02/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H185

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H185
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H185.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H162	Expanding access to craft beer	Accompanied a study order, see H4638	Similar To
H1728	Relating to consumer protections in the sale and usage of propane gas	Accompanied a study order, see H4651	Similar To
H182	Relative to hawkers and peddlers	Accompanied a study order, see H4638	Similar To
H35	Relative to enhancing consumer protection with respect to unclaimed property	Accompanied a study order, see H4785	Similar To
H4638	Consumer Protection	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
H503	Relative to providing consumer protection in the licensing of appraisers	Accompanied a study order, see H4778	Similar To
S104	Providing consumers with equal protection for all real estate appraisals	New draft substituted, see S2246	Similar To
S2336	Protecting consumers by prohibiting blocking, throttling, or paid prioritization in the provision of internet service	New draft substituted, see S2610	Similar To
S2357	Relative to unsolicited loans	No further action taken	Similar To

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