An Act relative to fiduciary access to digital assets

This bill creates a new chapter in Massachusetts law to clarify how legal representatives, such as executors or trustees, can access a deceased person's digital assets like emails and social media accounts. It establishes that a fiduciary's authority to view these accounts depends on the user's specific instructions, which may be set through a power of attorney, a court order, or an online tool provided by the service. If the user has not left any specific instructions, the law grants the fiduciary the right to access the digital assets without needing the permission of the service provider. The legislation also defines key terms like "digital asset" and "custodian" to ensure consistent application across various online platforms.