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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 2863: An Act to modernize municipal meetings, town meetings, and local elections

HD 2863 modernizes how local governments conduct meetings and elections by enabling remote participation for both public body members (like town select boards) and the public. It requires that remote meetings provide free, accessible public access via technology or transcripts, mandates roll call voting for remote participants, and sets rules for postponing elections during emergencies like weather or public health crises. The bill applies to all towns and cities, allowing select boards to reschedule elections with specific deadlines for mail-in ballots and public notice, while ensuring transparency and accessibility in local governance.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires free accessible public tech access for remote meetings, advancing internet access for civic participation and modernizing government operations via technology.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 19, 2026

H 499: An Act establishing the Abigail Adams entrepreneurial program for women

By Representative Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 499) of Alan Silvia for legislation to establish the Abigail Adams center for women in STEM to provide opportunities for women in the workforce in science, technology, engineering and mathematics professions. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes program to expand workforce opportunities for women in STEM careers, advancing employment standards through targeted workforce development in high-demand fields.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes STEM center to increase women's workforce participation in technology fields, advancing tech sector diversity and development.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 21, 2025

H 93: An Act relative to protecting sensitive information from security breaches

By Representative Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 93) of Tram T. Nguyen relative to protecting sensitive information from security breaches. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly protects sensitive information from security breaches, directly enhancing cybersecurity measures per its title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 11, 2026

H 846: An Act enhancing disclosure requirements for synthetic media in political advertising

By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 846) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to disclosure requirements for synthetic media in political advertising. Election Laws.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates disclosure of synthetic media in political ads to prevent deception, enhancing transparency and protecting digital rights. This regulatory measure aligns with responsible technology use in political discourse.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 25, 2025

S 2608: An Act establishing the Massachusetts data privacy act

Senate, September 18, 2025 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill establishing the Massachusetts data privacy act (Senate, No. 2516),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2608).

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes Massachusetts data privacy act, directly protecting consumer data privacy per topic description indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 8, 2025

S 265: An Act protecting personal identifying information

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 265) of Michael O. Moore for legislation to protect personal identifying information. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly protects personal identifying information, directly advancing data privacy protections under technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 1048: An Act relative to access to a decedent's electronic mail accounts

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1048) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation relative to access to a decedent's electronic mail accounts. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes legal access to decedent's email accounts, directly addressing data privacy concerns by clarifying rights for authorized parties.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 1089: An Act strengthening identity theft laws

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1089) of Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to strengthen the identity law. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyStrengthening identity theft laws directly enhances data privacy protections, a core technology policy area.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 5, 2026

S 1174: An Act protecting minors from the creation of computer-generated child sexual abuse visual materials

By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1174) of Paul W. Mark and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to protect minors from the creation of computer-generated child sexual abuse visual materials. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill targets computer-generated CSAM, addressing tech misuse to protect minors, aligning with digital safety and content regulation within technology policies.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 5, 2026

S 1156: An Act to protect the privacy of 911 callers

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1156) of Jason M. Lewis, Brian W. Murray, James K. Hawkins, Erika Uyterhoeven and others for legislation to protect the privacy of 911 callers. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly protects 911 caller data privacy, directly aligning with data privacy indicators under technology policies.95% confidence

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