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H 389STATE · MassachusettsIntroduced

An Act to prohibit negative option sales and disclosure of financial and personal information without a consumer’s express agreement

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.

Voted 2/11/2026View source

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Docket history

Action history

  1. 2/11/2026Accompanied a study order, see H5080
  2. 9/29/2025Hearing rescheduled to 10/01/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2 and Virtual Hearing location changed
  3. 9/19/2025Hearing scheduled for 10/01/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
  4. 2/27/2025Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
  5. 2/27/2025Senate concurred