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passed · Massachusetts · Senate May 12, 2025

S 33: An Act establishing the Comprehensive Massachusetts Consumer Data Privacy Act

By Mr. Driscoll, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 33) of William J. Driscoll, Jr. for legislation to establish the comprehensive Massachusetts consumer data privacy act. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes consumer data privacy protections, directly aligning with topic's data privacy focus and indicators for support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Cybersecurity Data Privacy

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate May 12, 2025

S 197: An Act to protect safety and privacy by stopping the sale of location data

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 197) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael O. Moore, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect reproductive health access, LGBTQ lives, religious liberty, and freedom of movement by banning the sale of cell phone location information. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly bans sale of cell phone location data to protect privacy, directly aligning with data privacy protections under technology policy indicators.95% confidence

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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 · Senate May 12, 2025

S 45: An Act establishing the Massachusetts Data Privacy Act

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 45) of Michael O. Moore, Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to establish the Massachusetts Data Privacy Protection Act. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes data privacy protections, regulating tech companies for consumer data security per bill title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Cybersecurity Data Privacy

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate May 12, 2025

S 39: An Act protecting sensitive personal information from breaches and other cybersecurity incidents

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 39) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to protect sensitive personal information from breaches and other cybersecurity incidents by creating a Massachusetts Cyber Incident Response Team. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyCreates Massachusetts Cyber Incident Response Team to protect sensitive personal information from breaches, directly advancing cybersecurity and data privacy protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity Data Privacy

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate May 12, 2025

S 43: An Act to protect personal biometric data

By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 43) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to protect personal biometric data. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly protects biometric data privacy, directly advancing data protection within technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Cybersecurity

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate May 12, 2025

S 2515: An Act relative to surveillance pricing in grocery stores

Senate, May 12, 2025 -- The committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity to whom was referred the 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, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No.2515).

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits biometric data collection for pricing in grocery stores, directly protecting consumer data privacy as a key technology policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Cybersecurity

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 22, 2025

H 702: An Act establishing an elementary and secondary school robotics grant program

By Representative Sena of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 702) of Danillo A. Sena and others for legislation to establish an elementary and secondary school robotics grant program. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes robotics grant program for K-12 schools, directly funding educational programs and advancing STEM opportunities in schools.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes robotics grants for K-12 schools, directly funding technology education and skills development in schools.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 12, 2026

H 102: 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 explicitly targets foreign adversaries using social media to protect residents, directly addressing cybersecurity and data privacy concerns as stated in the summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity Social Media

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 12, 2026

H 79: An Act relative to efficient access to the affordable connectivity program

By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 79) of Carlos González relative to access to the affordable connectivity program. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill aims to improve access to affordable internet connectivity program, expanding digital access per topic indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Cybersecurity

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