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MA H1331

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey Turco

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Adopts the SEC's Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI) as the operative standard of conduct for broker-dealers making recommendations to retail customers in Massachusetts, preempting any stricter state regulations

  • Requires all public schools to teach financial literacy as a mandatory subject, covering 15 topic areas including loans, interest, credit card debt, taxes, retirement planning, and banking services

  • Expands financial literacy curriculum to include emerging technologies such as cryptocurrencies, computer stock-trading, and evaluating digital media content related to personal finance

  • Mandates that school districts, charter schools, and private schools incorporate financial literacy standards into existing subjects like mathematics, history, social sciences, technology, or business

  • Amends Chapter 69 Section 1R and adds Section 100 to Chapter 71 of the General Laws to codify these educational requirements

Legislative Description

To increase financial access for all

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5224

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Financial Services2/27/2025

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