William George "Bill" Robinson was an American politician who served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives.
Robinson owned Middlesex Furnace Co. in Malden for 12 years and later owned Robinson Real Estate Co. As well as a Hardware store, and two Laundromats in Malden and Melrose.
[3] From 1965 to 1987, Robinson was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.
[1] During his tenure in the House, Robinson was a leader in getting the state's Lemon Law (first in the nation)and also the contract cancelation law whereby a person may cancel any contract with a value in excess of $500.00 within 72 hours of signing such contract, he also passed the Measles Vaccine Law for Children, and initiated and helped pass the requirement for sprinkler systems to be installed in all buildings (new construction) with more than 2 stories, and also in buildings where significant restoration or remodeling occurs.
He defeated Andrew Natsios in the Republican primary 55% to 45%, but lost to A. Joseph DeNucci in the general election 63% to 37%.