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
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Cynthia Creem
DDemocratic
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