Technology (Artificial Intelligence)

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Mar 10, 2025

SD 678: An Act relative to AI-generated child sexual abuse material

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 48) of Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to AI-generated child sexual abuse material. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAddresses AI-generated CSAM, a cybersecurity threat, aligning with enhanced cybersecurity protections under the bill's subjects (Cybersecurity).90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Mar 10, 2025

SD 873: An Act relative to cybersecurity and artificial intelligence

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 49) of Michael O. Moore and James B. Eldridge for legislation to implement annual statewide public employee cybersecurity training. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates annual cybersecurity training for public employees, directly enhancing cybersecurity measures per its summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Mar 10, 2025

SD 1313: An Act relative to social media, algorithm accountability, and transparency

By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 51) of John C. Velis for legislation relative to social media, algorithm accountability, and transparency. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates algorithm accountability and transparency for social media, regulating tech companies to protect consumer rights under data privacy and cybersecurity.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity Social Media

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 3373: An Act enhancing disclosure requirements for synthetic media in political advertising

HD 3373 requires political campaigns, PACs, parties, and others paying for election-related ads to disclose when synthetic media (AI-generated audio or video) is used. Ads containing such content must display "Contains content generated by AI" at the start and end, plus specific real-time labels like "This video content generated by AI" during the ad. Violations carry a maximum $1,000 fine, though the law doesn’t override other legal liabilities. The rule applies only to paid political ads influencing votes on candidates or ballot measures, not general content.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires AI-generated political ad disclosures to protect voters from deception, aligning with consumer protection regulations in digital advertising.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 3750: An Act relative to AI health communications and informed patient consent

This bill requires healthcare providers to inform patients if AI generates their health information and provide contact details for human providers. It also mandates health insurance companies to disclose when AI tools are used in claims reviews, including details about the tools. Insurers must annually report to the insurance division about AI algorithms used in care reviews, including how they address bias related to race, gender, or other protected characteristics. The law directly affects patients, healthcare providers, and insurance carriers by increasing transparency around AI in health communications and insurance decisions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires AI transparency in patient care and claims, mandating bias disclosures to protect patient rights and ensure equitable healthcare access.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires AI transparency in healthcare, mandates bias reporting for insurers, aligning with consumer protection regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 27, 2025

HD 4053: An Act protecting consumers in interactions with artificial intelligence systems

By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 97) of David M. Rogers and Andres X. Vargas relative to consumers interactions with artificial intelligence systems. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly protects consumers from AI risks, aligning with data privacy and consumer protection regulations in tech policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Consumer Data Protection Cybersecurity

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 27, 2025

HD 3940: An Act relative to issuing guidance regarding setting policies for the use of AI in schools

By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 614) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to issuing guidance regarding setting policies for the use of AI in schools. Education.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill creates guidance for AI policies in schools, promoting responsible use and data privacy protections in educational technology.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 27, 2025

HD 1861: An Act regulating provenance regarding artificial intelligence

By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 90) of Jay D. Livingstone relative to provenance regarding artificial intelligence. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates AI provenance for transparency, aligning with data privacy and consumer protection in AI systems as indicated in summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate May 12, 2025

S 49: An Act relative to cybersecurity and artificial intelligence

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 49) of Michael O. Moore and James B. Eldridge for legislation to implement annual statewide public employee cybersecurity training. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates annual cybersecurity training for public employees, directly strengthening cybersecurity measures per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity

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passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 24, 2025

H 97: An Act protecting consumers in interactions with artificial intelligence systems

By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 97) of David M. Rogers and Andres X. Vargas relative to consumers interactions with artificial intelligence systems. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly protects consumers interacting with AI systems, aligning with consumer protection regulations for tech, a key support indicator.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity

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