Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 389: An Act to prohibit negative option sales and disclosure of financial and personal information without a consumer’s express agreement
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 389 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to prohibit negative option sales and disclosure of financial and personal information without a consumer’s express agreement. Primary sponsor: Steven Howitt (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5080.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Howitt | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4th Bristol |
“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 H5080
- Hearing rescheduled to 10/01/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2 and Virtual Hearing location changed
- Hearing scheduled for 10/01/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure