An Act establishing a commission on automated decision-making by government in the commonwealth
This bill creates a new commission within the Massachusetts Executive Office of Technology Services and Security to study and regulate how government agencies use automated decision-making systems. The commission will conduct a comprehensive survey of current uses, evaluate their impact on human rights, and consult with experts on issues like algorithmic bias and civil rights. Its primary goal is to develop recommendations for regulations, standards, and safeguards that ensure transparency, accountability, and fairness in these technologies.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Aug 3, 2023
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
House · Passed
House concurred
Feb 16, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jason Lewis
DDemocratic
Co
Jamie Eldridge
DDemocratic
Co
Mike Moore
DDemocratic
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