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Massachusetts House Bill H5080
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
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Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Massachusetts House Bill H5080

Introduced
2/11/26  
Refer
2/11/26  

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Study Order

Impact

If enacted, H5080 would empower the Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure to conduct an investigation into the specified areas, aiming to generate recommendations for future legislation. This could lead to significant changes in how telemarketing practices are governed, encompassing stricter regulations to better protect consumers from unsolicited calls and potential privacy infringements. Furthermore, the study may result in amendments to legislation governing billboard advertising, ensuring that consumer interests are prioritized.

Summary

House Bill 5080, introduced on February 11, 2026, mandates a comprehensive study regarding numerous consumer protection measures affecting telemarketing, billboards, and other related topics. The bill aims to improve consumer rights and privacy while regulating practices that may affect individuals' social needs and advertising strategies. Additionally, it intends to scrutinize existing corporate regulations concerning telemarketing solicitation and the use of billboards for advertising purposes.

Contention

While there is general agreement on the necessity for consumer protection, discussions around H5080 may highlight contentious points involving the balance between regulation and individual business freedoms. Advocates for stricter regulations argue that current practices endanger consumer privacy, while opponents may contend that over-regulation stifles business growth and innovation in advertising. The outcome of the study and subsequent recommendations could spark further debate, particularly on how to best protect consumers without imposing undue burdens on businesses.

Companion Bills

MA H458

Replaces Relative to cosmetic labeling

MA H403

Replaces Relative to billboard advertising in the Commonwealth

MA H322

Replaces Allowing businesses to sign up for the "Do Not Call" list

MA H361

Replaces Reducing electromagnetic radiation emitted by technology through settings, design, and specific limits

MA H363

Replaces Clarifying telephone solicitation

MA H444

Replaces Enabling trained dental hygienists to administer dermal fillers and botox

MA H378

Replaces For the protection and privacy of social care information

MA H452

Replaces Relative to the right to repair for agricultural equipment

MA H469

Replaces In relation to prohibiting price gouging with respect to goods, services and supplies during a declared public health emergency

MA H389

Replaces To prohibit negative option sales and disclosure of financial and personal information without a consumer’s express agreement

MA H455

Replaces Relative to the dental licensure compact in Massachusetts

MA H402

Replaces Relative to the protection of open spaces

Previously Filed As

MA H5281

Study Order

MA H4931

Study Order

MA H5322

Study Order

MA H5311

Study Order

MA H5149

Study Order

MA H4677

Study Order

MA H4919

Study Order

MA H5307

Study Order

MA H5168

Study Order

MA H5224

Study Order

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MA H5281

Study Order

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Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on The Judiciary to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to judicial matters.

MA S2931

Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Health Care Financing to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to to health care financing matters.

MA H5323

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MA S2798

Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to public safety matters.

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MA S2786

Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Public Service, to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to public service matters.

MA S2774

Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy, to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to telecommunications, utilities and energy matters.