H5300

Protecting vulnerable adults from financial exploitation

Introduced·3/26/26
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H5300 aims to protect vulnerable adults from financial exploitation by allowing financial institutions to delay or stop transactions.

Massachusetts H5300 introduces measures to safeguard vulnerable adults from financial exploitation. It allows financial institutions and qualified individuals to delay or stop transactions if they suspect exploitation. These entities must notify relevant agencies and provide necessary records. Financial institutions and qualified individuals complying with these provisions are granted immunity from administrative or civil liability, provided they did not participate in the exploitation. The bill also outlines procedures for record-keeping and notification to affected parties.

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History

Apr 23

House

Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting

Apr 23

House

Rules suspended

Apr 23

House

Read second and ordered to a third reading