Panel and Attorney General’s antitrust chief push to expand state enforcement in H.5111

Apr 7, 2026

A late-filed bill, H.5111, would broaden Massachusetts' antitrust enforcement powers — allowing state suits even when the federal government is investigating, expanding multi-jurisdictional reach, increasing penalties and adding protections for labor markets, supporters told the joint judiciary committee.

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Representative Dave Rogers and the Attorney General's Office told the Joint Judiciary Committee on Tuesday that H.5111 would strengthen the Massachusetts Antitrust Act to give state authorities more independent tools to address anti-competitive conduct.

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