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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 11, 2025

S 2318: An Act preserving broadband service for low-income consumers

By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2318) of Pavel M. Payano, Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and Michael O. Moore for legislation to preserve broadband service for low-income consumers. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyPreserves broadband access for low-income consumers, expanding internet access and promoting digital equity.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Telecommunications

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 3506: An Act relative to digital inclusion for seniors

By Representative Hong of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3506) of Tara T. Hong and others for legislation to establish a low-income senior internet subsidy program to provide financial assistance to eligible seniors for internet services. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes low-income senior internet subsidy program, directly expanding access and promoting digital equity for seniors.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Telecommunications

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 25, 2026

H 3478: An Act to streamline broadband permitting and ensure equitable access to infrastructure

By Representative Diggs of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3478) of Kip A. Diggs and Bud L. Williams relative to broadband permitting and access to infrastructure. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill streamlines broadband permitting to ensure equitable internet access, directly expanding infrastructure availability per topic indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Telecommunications

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Aug 18, 2025

H 4405: An Act relative to student and educator data privacy

H 4405 limits how companies providing educational apps or services to schools can handle student and educator data. It prohibits operators from using covered information (like names, locations, health records, or biometric data) for targeted advertising, building profiles beyond school activities, or selling student data. The law also requires data to be de-identified or aggregated in ways that prevent individual identification. This directly affects school districts, K-12 schools, and technology companies offering educational tools used in classrooms or school administration.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProtects student/educator data privacy in schools, preventing misuse of sensitive information like health records and biometric data per bill's prohibitions on targeted ads and data sales.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill prohibits edtech companies from using student data for ads/selling, mandates de-identification - directly strengthens data privacy protections in educational technology.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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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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passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 24, 2025

H 94: An Act to ensure accountability and transparency in artificial intelligence systems

By Representative Paulino of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 94) of Francisco E. Paulino for legislation to ensure accountability and transparency in artificial intelligence systems. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates accountability/transparency for AI systems, aligning with data privacy and consumer protection indicators in tech policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 12, 2026

H 90: 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 consumer protection in digital rights and data integrity.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 12, 2026

H 81: An Act relative to artificial intelligence disclosure

By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 81) of Steven S. Howitt relative to artificial intelligence disclosures. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires AI disclosure for transparency, aligning with data privacy protections and consumer awareness under cybersecurity context.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 4, 2025

SD 3007: An Act to ensure non-discrimination by improving algorithmic system

By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Liz Miranda for legislation to ensure non-discrimination by improving algorithmic system. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill prevents algorithmic discrimination in hiring/employment systems, directly protecting workers' rights from biased AI tools used in employment decisions.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill targets non-discrimination in algorithmic systems, enhancing data privacy and digital equity - directly aligns with tech policy support indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 23, 2026

H 2687: An Act relative to protecting Massachusetts residents against federal government surveillance

By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2687) of David M. Rogers and Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to personal data access by criminal justice agencies. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill restricts personal data access by criminal justice agencies to protect civil rights against surveillance, aligning with reform indicators like privacy safeguards.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill restricts criminal justice agencies' access to personal data, strengthening privacy protections against surveillance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy

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