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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 14, 2025

H 100: 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 digital access inequity via digital navigators, promoting digital equity and internet access expansion.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Oct 14, 2025

H 4596: An Act establishing a commission to study a statewide credentialing program for digital navigators

H 4596 establishes a Massachusetts Digital Navigation Commission to study how to create a statewide credentialing program for digital navigators - trusted community guides who help residents access affordable internet, devices, and digital skills. The commission, made up of state agency representatives and community organizations, will examine funding models, qualifications for navigators, and how digital navigation services impact health and equity. It will also analyze existing regional initiatives and collect data to inform recommendations. The commission must submit a report with its findings and proposed legislation within six months, but the bill itself does not create the credentialing program or mandate changes.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill creates commission to study credentialing for digital navigators who help residents access affordable internet and digital skills, directly advancing internet access and digital equity.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 14, 2025

H 101: An Act establishing free broadband internet access in public housing

By Representative Sena of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 101) of Danillo A. Sena and others for an investigation by the Department of Public Health of broadband internet access and its relation to the public health objectives. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides free broadband access in public housing, enhancing tenant services within affordable housing units without restricting housing policies.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes free broadband internet access in public housing, directly expanding internet access and promoting digital equity as a key support indicator.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Cybersecurity

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 14, 2025

H 92: An Act creating the Massachusetts digital equity broadband adoption program

By Representative Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 92) of Frank A. Moran relative to establishing within the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development a digital equity broadband adoption program. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes a broadband adoption program focused on digital equity, directly expanding internet access and aligning with technology policy goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Cybersecurity

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 16, 2025

S 44: An Act to protect against election misinformation

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 44) of Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to deceptive and fraudulent deepfakes in election communications. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill targets deceptive deepfakes in election communications, addressing cybersecurity and data integrity under internet security protocols.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 16, 2025

S 35: An Act fostering artificial intelligence responsibility

By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 35) of Dylan A. Fernandes and Michael D. Brady for legislation to promote employee physical and mental health and wellbeing by limiting the use of electronic monitoring tools. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill limits electronic monitoring to promote employee physical/mental health, directly protecting workers' wellbeing under Labor & Employment policies.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill limits electronic monitoring tools to protect employee privacy, aligning with data privacy protections as a key indicator.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 16, 2025

S 48: An Act relative to AI-generated child sexual abuse material

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 48) of Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to AI-generated child sexual abuse material. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill targets AI-generated CSAM, directly addressing cybersecurity threats to protect minors. Regulatory measure aligns with enhancing cybersecurity, supporting topic.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 16, 2025

S 51: An Act relative to social media, algorithm accountability, and transparency

By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 51) of John C. Velis for legislation relative to social media, algorithm accountability, and transparency. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates algorithm transparency for social media, aligning with consumer protection and data privacy regulations in tech policy.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity Social Media

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 16, 2025

S 37: An Act promoting economic development with emerging artificial intelligence models and safety

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 37) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to promote economic development with emerging artificial intelligence models and safety. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly promotes AI economic development and safety, aligning with advancing technology and cybersecurity subjects in summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 16, 2025

S 2630: An Act promoting economic development with emerging artificial intelligence models and safety

Senate, October 16, 2025 -- The committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 37) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to promote economic development with emerging artificial intelligence models and safety, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2630).

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly promotes economic development with emerging AI models and safety, directly advancing technology sector per title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity

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