Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 469: An Act in relation to prohibiting price gouging with respect to goods, services and supplies during a declared public health emergency
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 469 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act in relation to prohibiting price gouging with respect to goods, services and supplies during a declared public health emergency. Primary sponsor: Alyson Sullivan-Almeida (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5080.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Sullivan-Almeida of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 469) of Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida relative to prohibiting price gouging of goods, services and supplies during a declared public health emergency. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alyson Sullivan-Almeida | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 7th Plymouth |
| 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 H5080
- Hearing scheduled for 09/08/2025 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure