S 967 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act eradicating human trafficking and promoting transparency in the retail supply chain

This bill requires large retailers and manufacturers in Massachusetts with over $100 million in annual revenue to publicly disclose their efforts to prevent human trafficking in their supply chains. Companies must post this information on their websites or provide it in writing to consumers upon request, detailing specific actions like supply chain verification, supplier audits, and employee training. The law applies to businesses that list retail trade or manufacturing as their primary activity on state tax returns and mandates that these disclosures explain the extent of their compliance with human trafficking laws. Violations of the transparency requirements can result in legal action by the state attorney general seeking an injunction.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Feb 8, 2024
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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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4
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Committee
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Feb 16, 2023
House · Passed
House concurred
Feb 16, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Paul Feeney
DDemocratic
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Bristol and Norfolk