Technology

passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 27, 2025

HD 3126: An Act relative to assuring a jumpstart in investments in telecoms to preserve access to the internet

By Representative Robertson of Tewksbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 95) of David Allen Robertson relative to the awarding of money to municipal agencies for the purpose of expanding, founding, advertising or maintaining of publicly-administered broadband internet service providers. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds municipal broadband expansion to preserve internet access, directly advancing public internet infrastructure and digital access as per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Cybersecurity Telecommunications

Track

passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 27, 2025

HD 4127: An Act to establish the Massachusetts neural data privacy protection act

By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 103) of Andres X. Vargas and Simon Cataldo for legislation to establish the Massachusetts neural data privacy protection act. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes neural data privacy protections, directly advancing data privacy in emerging technology, aligning with regulatory support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity Data Privacy

Track

passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 27, 2025

HD 3038: An Act relative to protecting the residents of the Commonwealth

By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 102) of Michael J. Soter and others for legislation to protect residents of the Commonwealth from the threat posed by certain foreign adversaries using current or potential future social media companies. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill targets foreign adversaries using social media to protect residents, enhancing cybersecurity measures per summary and subjects list.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity Social Media

Track

passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 27, 2025

HD 2934: An Act to modernize funding for community media programming

By Representative Vieira of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 106) of David T. Vieira for legislation to establish a comprehensive statewide policy concerning streaming entertainment services and the recovery of municipal costs for the management and maintenance of digital infrastructure. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes policy for streaming services and funds digital infrastructure maintenance, supporting technology infrastructure and services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity

Track

passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 27, 2025

HD 4073: An Act establishing the Comprehensive Massachusetts Consumer Data Privacy Act

By Representative Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 80) of Kate Hogan and Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation to establish a comprehensive consumer data privacy act. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes comprehensive consumer data privacy protections, directly advancing data privacy and cybersecurity regulations per topic indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Cybersecurity Data Privacy

Track

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

Track

passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 27, 2025

HD 3908: An Act establishing a commission to study a statewide credentialing program for digital navigators

By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 100) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative the inequity of digital access through the recruitment and implementation of digital navigators. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes commission to study credentialing program for digital navigators addressing digital access inequity, advancing digital equity and internet access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity

Track

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

Track

passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 27, 2025

HD 2965: An Act to protect location privacy

By Representatives Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose and Vieira of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 86) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian, David T. Vieira and others relative to regulation of location information derived from electronic devices. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly regulates location data from devices to protect privacy, directly aligning with data privacy protections under the topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity

Track

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

Track