Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1259: An Act relative to price-fixing prohibition, consumer transparency & tax fairness
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 1259 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to price-fixing prohibition, consumer transparency & tax fairness. Primary sponsor: Paul McMurtry (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 15, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H4931.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1259) of Paul McMurtry relative to certain practices by payment card networks, issuers, and merchants. Financial Services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul McMurtry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Norfolk |
| Steve Xiarhos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Barnstable |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see H4931
- Hearing rescheduled to 10/30/2025 from 10:30 AM-02:00 PM in A-2 Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing rescheduled to 10/30/2025 from 10:30 AM-04:00 PM in A-2 Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 10/30/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Financial Services