H 1873 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act preventing a dystopian work environment

This bill creates a new chapter in Massachusetts law to regulate how employers use automated systems and data to make decisions about hiring, firing, and employee performance. It defines specific terms like "automated decision systems" and "worker data" to cover a wide range of information, including biometric data, health records, and digital activity. The legislation aims to provide workers with greater transparency and control over how their personal information is collected and used by their employers. By establishing clear definitions, the bill lays the groundwork for future rules on privacy and fairness in the workplace.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Jul 2024
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Sep 12, 2024
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
3
Committee
1
Jul 30, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Mar 28, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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