Technology

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

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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 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

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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 Dec 4, 2025

S 2259: An Act protecting transportation network driver data privacy and integrity

By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2259) of John J. Cronin for legislation to protect transportation network driver data privacy and integrity. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly protects driver data privacy, aligning with tech privacy safeguards and consumer protection indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy Telecommunications

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passed · Massachusetts · House May 2, 2025

H 512: An Act to expand the Massachusetts School Building Authority and create a new program to assist public school districts with 21st century technology upgrades

By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 512) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to technology upgrade programs for public schools. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates new program to fund 21st-century technology upgrades for public schools, directly enhancing educational infrastructure and resources through expanded School Building Authority authority.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds technology upgrades for public schools, expanding digital infrastructure and access in education as a direct advancement of 21st century technology use.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House May 2, 2025

H 745: An Act establishing a grant program for school connectivity

By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 745) of Marcus S. Vaughn for legislation to establish a grant program for school connectivity to upgrade cellular connectivity in school districts. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes grant program to fund school connectivity upgrades, directly enhancing educational infrastructure and access for K-12 schools.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes grant program to upgrade school cellular connectivity, directly expanding internet access for educational institutions.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate May 12, 2025

S 47: An Act relative to surveillance pricing in grocery stores

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 47) of Michael O. Moore for legislation to prohibit surveillance pricing based on the biometric data of individuals collected on the premises of a food store and food department. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits biometric data collection for pricing, protecting consumer privacy under data privacy regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Cybersecurity

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate May 12, 2025

S 36: An Act to provide accountability in the use of biometric recognition technology and comprehensive enforcement

By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 36) of Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation to protect residents from abusive use of their biometric information. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly regulates biometric tech use to protect residents' privacy, aligning with data privacy and cybersecurity protections in the topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Cybersecurity

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate May 12, 2025

S 29: An Act to establish the Massachusetts Data Privacy Act

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 29) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Rebecca L. Rausch, Joanne M. Comerford, James B. Eldridge and other members of the Senate for legislation to establish the Massachusetts Data Privacy Protection Act. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes data privacy protections, directly advancing consumer data security under technology policy95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Cybersecurity Data Privacy

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