An Act ensuring internet security and privacy
This bill amends Massachusetts law to prohibit telecommunications and internet service providers from collecting, using, or sharing customer personal data without explicit written consent. It specifically targets providers that have contracts with the state or use state-owned infrastructure, ensuring they cannot charge extra fees or deny service to customers who refuse to allow data collection. The legislation requires that any data gathering be opt-in rather than opt-out, giving users clear control over their privacy.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Jul 2024
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Aug 5, 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
6
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Jul 8, 2024
Senate · Passed
Senate concurred
Feb 16, 2023
House · Passed
House concurred
Feb 16, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bruce Tarr
RRepublican
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