Increases penalties for unfair and deceptive actions against senior citizens and persons with disabilities in Massachusetts.

The bill amends Chapter 93A of the General Laws to increase penalties for unfair and deceptive actions targeting senior citizens and persons with disabilities. It defines "older adult" as someone at least 65 years old and "persons with disabilities" as those with physical or mental impairments limiting fundamental life activities. The court can impose an additional civil penalty of up to $2,500 per violation if the defendant targeted these vulnerable groups.

Increases penalties for unfair and deceptive actions against senior citizens and persons with disabilities in Massachusetts.

The bill amends Chapter 93A of the General Laws to increase penalties for unfair and deceptive actions targeting senior citizens and persons with disabilities. It defines "older adult" as someone at least 65 years old and "persons with disabilities" as those with physical or mental impairments limiting fundamental life activities. The court can impose an additional civil penalty of up to $2,500 per violation if the defendant targeted these vulnerable groups.