H 470 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to stores offering digital coupons

HD 356 requires grocery stores, supermarkets, and warehouse clubs to offer paper coupons of equal value when providing digital coupons for retail goods. It mandates that stores apply digital coupons to purchases for customers aged 65+ upon showing government-issued photo ID, and allows customers to request digital coupons when using store loyalty cards. Stores violating these rules face civil penalties of up to $2,500 for a first offense and $5,000 for repeat violations. The Attorney General’s office will establish rules to implement these requirements. This bill directly affects stores selling groceries or similar items and their customers, particularly seniors.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Feb 17, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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4
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Committee
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Feb 27, 2025
Senate · Passed
Senate concurred
Feb 27, 2025
House · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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