H 1270 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act protecting seniors and adults with disabilities from financial exploitation

HD 2001 requires financial institutions (like banks and investment advisors) and their employees to report suspected financial exploitation of seniors (60+ years old) or adults with disabilities. It allows these institutions to delay suspicious transactions involving vulnerable clients and mandates written notifications to authorities within two business days, including details about the suspected exploitation. The law protects reporters from liability when acting in good faith and keeps investigation records confidential. This directly affects financial institutions, their staff, and the vulnerable adults they serve.
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 Jul 28, 2025
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Senate · Passed
Senate concurred
Feb 27, 2025
House · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on Financial Services
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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