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H385 • 2025

An Act to clarify the Consumer Protection Act

An Act to clarify the Consumer Protection Act

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Sponsor
Christopher Hendricks
Last action
2026-02-17
Official status
Accompanied a study order, see H5081
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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An Act to clarify the Consumer Protection Act

An Act to clarify the Consumer Protection Act By Representative Hendricks of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No.

What This Bill Does

  • An Act to clarify the Consumer Protection Act By Representative Hendricks of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No.
  • 385) of Christopher Hendricks relative to civil actions for unfair or deceptive practices.
  • Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

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Bill History

  1. 2026-02-17 House

    Accompanied a study order, see H5081

  2. 2025-10-10 Joint

    Hearing scheduled for 10/20/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2

  3. 2025-02-27 House

    Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

  4. 2025-02-27 Senate

    Senate concurred

Official Summary Text

An Act to clarify the Consumer Protection Act
By Representative Hendricks of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 385) of Christopher Hendricks relative to civil actions for unfair or deceptive practices. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

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Bill H.385

SECTION 1. Section 9 (3) of General Laws, Chapter 93A, as most recently amended, is amended by inserting “or arbitration award” after the word “judgment” in the fourth sentence.

SECTION 2. Section 11 of General Laws, Chapter 93A, as most recently amended, is amended by inserting “or arbitration award” after the word “judgment” in the second sentence of the fifth paragraph.

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