Massachusetts S3209: Strengthening the Massachusetts Antitrust Act

What the bill says

From the introduced text, July 23, 2026:

by adding the following sections:- SECTION XX. Section 2 of chapter 93 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2024 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the definition of “New England”. SECTION XX. Said section 2 of said chapter 93, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by striking out, in the definition of “Trade or commerce”, the words:- “; provided, however, that trade or commerce shall not include the conveyance, transfer or use of real property”. SECTION XX. Said section 2 of said chapter 93, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by inserting at the end of the definition of “Trade or commerce”, the words:- “or the recruitment, hiring, compensation, or retention of employees or other workers in any labor market”. SECTION XX. Said section 2 of said chapter 93, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by inserting at the end of the definition of “Demand”, the words:- “or pursuant to section six of chapter 93A”. SECTION XX Said chapter 93, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out section 3, as so appearing, and inserting in place the following section:- Section 3. Nothing in the Massachusetts Antitrust Act, hereinafter referred to as the Act, shall apply to any course of conduct, pattern of activity, or activities unless they occur or have a …

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Sponsors

• William Brownsberger (D, Suffolk and Middlesex) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. July 23, 2026: See S3178

Common questions

What is S3209?

S3209 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): Strengthening the Massachusetts Antitrust Act.

What is the status of S3209?

Introduced as of July 23, 2026. Latest action: See S3178 (July 23, 2026).

Who sponsored S3209?

William Brownsberger (D, Suffolk and Middlesex).

Where is the official record for S3209?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S3209