SD 996 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

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.
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