Technology

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 30, 2025

S 40: An Act providing for consumer protection in a digital economy

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 40) of Barry R. Finegold that the Office of the State Treasurer develop and periodically review and update a digital module and resources on cryptocurrencies and digital assets. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill creates digital module for consumer protection in digital economy, aligning with regulating tech companies for consumer safety and digital asset oversight.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Cybersecurity

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 12, 2026

H 89: An Act providing for consumer protection in a digital economy

By Representative Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 89) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian that the Office of the State Treasurer develop and periodically review and update a digital module and resources on cryptocurrencies and digital assets. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates digital resources on cryptocurrencies for consumer protection in digital economy, aligning with consumer safeguards in tech policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Cybersecurity

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 12, 2026

H 105: An Act relative to electronic security for the Commonwealth

By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 105) of Marcus S. Vaughn relative to electronic security for certain procurements involving electronic or cyber security equipment components. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates electronic security procurement for cyber equipment components, directly enhancing cybersecurity measures per summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 12, 2026

H 87: An Act creating a pilot program to explore digital innovation in government

By Representative Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 87) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian and Natalie M. Blais for legislation to establish and implement a pilot program to examine the use of blockchain technology. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes pilot program to examine blockchain use in government IT/cybersecurity, directly advancing digital innovation and strengthening tech infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity Digital Government Emerging Technology

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 12, 2026

H 95: 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 TechnologyBill funds municipal broadband expansion to preserve internet access, directly advancing internet infrastructure and digital access as per summary and subjects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Cybersecurity Telecommunications

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 10, 2025

S 463: An Act regulating screen time and technology privacy in early and K-12 education

By Mr. Velis (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 463) of Kirstin Beatty, for legislation to regulate screen time and technology privacy in early and K-12 education. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRegulates screen time and privacy in K-12, protecting student data and reducing distractions, aligning with educational safety measures.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates technology privacy in education, directly aligning with data privacy protection (support indicator).90% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 10, 2025

S 335: An Act promoting safe technology use and distraction-free education for youth

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 335) of Julian Cyr, Andrea Joy Campbell, Attorney General , Nick Collins and Barry R. Finegold for legislation to promote safe technology use and distraction-free education for youth. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill promotes distraction-free education environment and safe tech use, directly enhancing learning conditions in schools per title and summary.92% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly promotes 'safe technology use' for youth education, indicating supportive stance toward responsible technology adoption in educational contexts.75% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 15, 2025

S 2285: An Act to establish standards for the pole attachment process to facilitate the construction of broadband networks

By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2285) of Adam Gomez for legislation to establish standards for the pole attachment process to facilitate the construction of broadband networks. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFacilitates broadband network construction, directly expanding internet access infrastructure as per bill title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Telecommunications

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 24, 2025

S 364: An Act establishing privacy standards for student and educator data

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 364) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation relative to student and educator data privacy. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes data privacy standards for student/educator data, protecting sensitive information in educational settings, aligning with educational protection goals.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes privacy standards for student/educator data, directly protecting data privacy under technology policies95% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 30, 2025

H 98: An Act relative to internet privacy rights for children

By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 98) of David M. Rogers and Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to internet privacy rights for children. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes privacy protections for children online, directly strengthening data privacy measures in the internet sector per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity Data Privacy Online Safety

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