An Act relative to the Massachusetts Uniform Commercial Code
HD 5500 amends Massachusetts' Uniform Commercial Code to modernize definitions and clarify rules for commercial transactions. It specifically updates key terms like "electronic" (to include digital systems), "delivery" (for electronic documents), and "money" (excluding pre-government electronic records), while refining contract requirements for goods sales over $500. These changes primarily affect businesses, legal professionals, and financial institutions conducting commercial transactions in Massachusetts, particularly those using digital tools or handling electronic records. The bill aims to align state law with current digital commerce practices by making definitions clearer and more precise.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 5, 2026
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Total actions
2
Key actions
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Financial Services
lower
Jan 5, 2026
Committee
Referred to the committee on House Rules
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Alice Peisch
DDemocratic
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