Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts H 389
An Act to prohibit negative option sales and disclosure of financial and personal information without a consumer’s express agreement
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Steven S. Howitt (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 389) of Steven S. Howitt for legislation to prevent the automatic signing up of consumers for products or services. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 11, 2026 · House
Accompanied a study order, see H5080 - Sep 29, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing rescheduled to 10/01/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2 and Virtual Hearing location changed - Sep 19, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 10/01/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Senate concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · House
Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure