Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 4557: An Act increasing the penalties for unfair and deceptive actions perpetrated against persons with disabilities and senior citizens
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 4557 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on October 2, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act increasing the penalties for unfair and deceptive actions perpetrated against persons with disabilities and senior citizens. Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on Aging and Independence. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (October 2, 2025): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Committee on Aging and Independence | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bruce Ayers | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st 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
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- New draft of H756
- Reported from the committee on Aging and Independence