Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
HD 5559: An Act relative to consumer protections for low valued legal tender scarcity
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HD 5559 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to consumer protections for low valued legal tender scarcity. It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 17, 2026): Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Chan of Quincy and Senator Feeney, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Tackey Chan, Kate Donaghue and others relative to consumer protections for low valued legal tender scarcity. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tackey Chan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Norfolk |
| Kate Donaghue | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19th Worcester |
| Lisa Field | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Bristol |
| Patrick Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Plymouth |
| Joe McKenna | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18th Worcester |
| Alan Silvia | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Bristol |
| Jeff Turco | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19th Suffolk |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
- Referred to the committee on House Rules