Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 424: An Act relative to consumer protection on online automobile franchise transactions
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 424 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to consumer protection on online automobile franchise transactions. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2026): Accompanied a new draft, see H4980.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representatives Lewis of Framingham and Sousa of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 424) of Jack Patrick Lewis and Priscila S. Sousa relative to certain online automobile franchise transactions. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Lewis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Middlesex |
| Priscila Sousa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6th Middlesex |
“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 H4980
- Hearing rescheduled to 10/14/2025 from 10:00 AM-11:30 AM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 10/14/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure