Technology

in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Apr 2, 2026

S 2632: An Act relative to the use of artificial intelligence and other software tools in healthcare decision-making

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. 46) of Michael O. Moore and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to the use of artificial intelligence and other software tools in healthcare decision-making, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2632).

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill regulates AI in healthcare decision-making, likely to protect patient data and ensure safety, aligning with consumer protection in technology.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 1773: An Act prohibiting motor vehicle tracking devices without consent

By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1773) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to prohibiting motor vehicle tracking devices without consent. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits unauthorized law enforcement vehicle tracking, protecting civil rights and enhancing police accountability per Criminal Justice reform indicators.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits vehicle tracking without consent, directly protecting location data privacy under technology topic's data privacy focus.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 20, 2025

S 1053: An Act to implement the recommendations of the special commission on facial recognition technology

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1053) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael J. Barrett and others for legislation to implement the recommendations of the special commission on facial recognition technology. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill implements facial recognition safeguards addressing civil rights and police accountability in law enforcement, aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill implements facial recognition technology regulations from commission, addressing privacy concerns through oversight and governance frameworks.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Emerging Technology

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 1754: An Act establishing an internet bill of rights

By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1754) of Russell E. Holmes relative to providing for protections in the processing of personal data and the free movement of personal data. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes data privacy protections for personal data processing and free movement, directly aligning with tech policy support indicators like data privacy safeguards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 9, 2026

H 1210: An Act relative to AI health communications and informed patient consent

By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1210) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to artificial intelligence health communications and informed patient consent. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates informed patient consent for AI health communications, protecting patient rights in healthcare services.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates informed consent for AI health communications, requiring transparency and protecting patient data privacy in sensitive healthcare contexts, aligning with consumer protection regulations for technology use.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 2027: An Act to protect electronic privacy

By Representative Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2027) of Erika Uyterhoeven and Carmine Lawrence Gentile relative to electronic privacy under certain search warrants. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly protects electronic privacy, directly advancing data privacy safeguards under technology policy.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 2036: An Act prohibiting electronic tracking of motor vehicles

By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2036) of Marcus S. Vaughn for legislation to further regulate the tracking of motor vehicles. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits law enforcement electronic vehicle tracking, protecting civil liberties and aligning with criminal justice reform principles.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits electronic vehicle tracking, directly protecting location privacy under data privacy regulations90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 20, 2025

S 31: An Act relative to the modernization of state agency information technology systems

By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 31) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation to modernize state agency information technology systems. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyModernizes state IT systems with explicit cybersecurity focus in subjects, aligning with strengthening digital infrastructure per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity

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in committee · Massachusetts · House May 20, 2026

H 4637: An Act relative to civil rights and technology

This bill prohibits the manufacture, sale, or operation of robotic devices (like drones) equipped with weapons (e.g., guns, lasers, explosives), with penalties including mandatory minimum prison sentences. It also bans using robots to threaten, harass, or physically restrain people. Key exemptions include military/defense uses (Department of Defense, National Guard, defense contractors under specific waivers) and law enforcement actions for bomb disposal, property destruction in emergencies, or training. The bill requires law enforcement to obtain warrants for robot deployments on private property or for surveillance, document all uses quarterly, and report publicly. It also allows civil lawsuits for violations and mandates public reporting of law enforcement robot usage.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeImposes mandatory minimum sentences for weaponized robot offenses, expanding criminalization and increasing penalties within criminal justice framework.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyProhibits weaponized robotic devices (drones with weapons), restricting dangerous tech applications. Exemptions for military/law enforcement don't negate core restriction on civilian use.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Sentencing

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 9, 2026

H 614: 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 ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates guidance for AI policy implementation in schools, enhancing responsible educational technology use without restrictions or funding cuts.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill creates guidance for AI policies in schools, promoting responsible use and likely addressing data privacy/security in educational technology contexts.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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