SD 264 Massachusetts Senate · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act to ensure the responsible use of advanced robotic technologies

This bill bans the manufacture, sale, or operation of robotic devices equipped with weapons (like firearms or explosives), with penalties including prison terms of up to 15 years for repeat offenses. It also prohibits using robots to threaten, harass, or physically restrain people. Key exceptions include defense contractors working under U.S. Department of Defense contracts, law enforcement using robots for specific duties like defusing explosives (with warrant requirements), and educational purposes. The law requires law enforcement to publicly report robotic device usage quarterly and obtain warrants for surveillance or property entry, while allowing civil lawsuits for violations.
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Mike Moore
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