H 80 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to internet privacy rights for children

This bill amends Massachusetts law to strengthen internet privacy protections for minors under 18. It prohibits online platforms directed at children from marketing specific products, such as less lethal weapons, and restricts targeted advertising to minors based on their personal data like profiles or locations. Additionally, the law forbids operators from using, disclosing, or compiling minors' personal information for marketing purposes without their consent. The legislation also clarifies that websites are not considered directed at children simply because they link to such sites and does not require platforms to collect or retain users' age information.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Apr 2024
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action May 13, 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
Apr 11, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Mar 21, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Dave Rogers
DDemocratic
MA
24th Middlesex