Order S.2666

SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 2666

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Second General Court
(2021-2022)

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SENATE, January 31, 2022.

The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 161) of Michael J. Barrett for legislation to protect biometric information under the security breach law; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 164) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation relative to surcharges on credit card sales transactions; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 165) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation relative to regulating horse racing and wagering; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 167) of Michael D. Brady for legislation to allow for video lottery terminals; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 168) of William N. Brownsberger for legislation to create additional business opportunities for alcohol retailers; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 169) of Jordan Lewis Michelson, Maxwell Black, James Hendren, Thomas Charpentier and others for legislation to restore happy hour to the commonwealth; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 172) of Sonia Chang-Diaz for legislation relative to identity fraud; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 179) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation to update the alcohol excise tax; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 182) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation to establish a board of registration of peer specialists; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 183) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation to further regulate business practices between motor vehicle dealers, manufacturers, and distributors; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 185) of Julian Cyr for legislation to modernize health-related licensing boards; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 187) of Julian Cyr for legislation relative to cell phone distributers disclosure of RF radiation; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 189) of Diana DiZoglio for legislation relative to the online advertising of pet care services; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 191) of Diana DiZoglio for legislation relative to unsolicited loans; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 194) of Brian Donahue for legislation relative to the advertising of prices for motor vehicles; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 195) of Diana DiZoglio for legislation relative to licensure of art therapists; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 196) of Diana DiZoglio for legislation to continue expanded take-out/delivery options in response to COVID-19; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 197) of Colin LePage for legislation to ban the advertisement of alcohol and marijuana on billboards; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 198) of Diana DiZoglio for legislation relative to capping fees on permits for wineries at farmers markets; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 199) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to provide municipal control of liquor licenses; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 200) of James B. Eldridge and Hannah Kane for legislation relative to charitable alcohol donations; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 201) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to enhance the podiatric profession's registration and oversight; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 203) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to establish an online lottery; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 206) of Barry R. Finegold and Linda Dean Campbell for legislation relative to ensuring the availability of customer service; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 212) of John F. Keenan for legislation to further define gas fitting under the regulation of plumbing; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 214) of Eric P. Lesser for legislation to ensure driver privacy with electronic tolling; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 216) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to allergens in cosmetic products; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 217) of Jason M. Lewis, Michael J. Barrett, James B. Eldridge and Eric P. Lesser for legislation relative to establish a student tuition recovery fund for students from certain for-profit schools; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 221) of Mark C. Montigny, Maura Healey, Michael S. Day, Michael O. Moore and others for legislation to regulate bodyworks; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 223) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to protect the privacy of lottery winners; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 226) of Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to custom-built heavy duty vehicles sold in the Commonwealth; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 228) of Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to retail liquor sales to caterers; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 229) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Adam J. Scanlon and Hannah Kane for legislation relative to telemarketing solicitation; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 231) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to prohibit certain termination and cancellation fees; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 232) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to protect innocent sellers; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 233) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to the automatic renewal of professional licenses; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 234) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to the issuance of a class 1 dealer license; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 235) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to reduce lottery littering; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 239) of Marc R. Pacheco and Marcos A. Devers for legislation to further regulate business practices between motor vehicle dealers, manufacturers, and distributors; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 242) of Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to the fair distribution and pricing of event tickets; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 243) of Bruce E. Tarr, Timothy R. Whelan, Joseph D. McKenna, Sheila C. Harrington and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to preventing price gouging during an emergency; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 244) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to gas tax disclosure, reports the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2666).

For the committee,

Susan L. Moran