Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 202: 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
S 202 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to consumer protection on online automobile franchise transactions. Primary sponsor: Brendan Crighton (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (December 18, 2025): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 202) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation relative to certain online automobile franchise transactions. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Crighton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Third Essex |
| Pavel Payano | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Essex |
“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 Senate Ways and Means
- 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
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure