Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 735: An Act relative to fairness in debt collection
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 735 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to fairness in debt collection. Primary sponsor: Jamie Eldridge (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 23, 2025): Accompanied a new draft, see S2537.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 735) of James B. Eldridge, Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to establish the Debt Collection Fairness Act. Financial Services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Eldridge | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Mike Barrett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Third Middlesex |
| Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Joan Lovely | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second 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
- Accompanied a new draft, see S2537
- Hearing scheduled for 04/15/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Financial Services