SD 744 Massachusetts Senate · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to the Massachusetts Uniform Commercial Code

This bill amends Massachusetts' Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) to update definitions for modern electronic transactions. It adds phrases like "based on the totality of the circumstances" to clarify terms, redefines "Delivery" for electronic documents, and creates new definitions for "Electronic," "Money," and "Hybrid transaction" (e.g., sales combined with services). These changes directly affect businesses, banks, and legal entities operating under MA's UCC, particularly those using digital contracts or hybrid business models. The amendments aim to align the law with current technology and transaction practices without altering core commercial rules.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Feb 27, 2025
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Financial Services
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Photo of Cynthia Creem
Cynthia Creem
DDemocratic
MA
Norfolk and Middlesex