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

This 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 "senior citizen" as someone aged 65 or older and "persons with disabilities" as those with physical or mental impairments limiting fundamental life activities. The court can impose additional civil penalties of up to $2,500 per violation if the defendant targeted these groups. The bill also establishes the Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons Abuse Prevention Fund to credit excess revenues from these penalties.

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

This 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 "senior citizen" as someone aged 65 or older and "persons with disabilities" as those with physical or mental impairments limiting fundamental life activities. The court can impose additional civil penalties of up to $2,500 per violation if the defendant targeted these groups. The bill also establishes the Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons Abuse Prevention Fund to credit excess revenues from these penalties.