Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 3940: An Act relative to restricting telemarketer phone numbers
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 3940 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on March 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to restricting telemarketer phone numbers. Primary sponsor: Paul McMurtry (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Accompanied a new draft, see H4812.
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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. 3940) of Paul McMurtry relative to unsolicited telephonic sales call to consumers using local phone numbers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul McMurtry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Norfolk |
“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 new draft, see H4812
- 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