Technology (Data Privacy)

introduced · Massachusetts · House Aug 10, 2026

HD 5870: The annual report of the Executive Office for Administration and Finance (under Section 109 of Chapter 6A of the General Laws) relative to progress on data collection for the Data Equity Law

This bill mandates an annual report from the Executive Office for Administration and Finance regarding progress on data collection efforts required by the Data Equity Law. The report is intended to track the status of approximately 38 government programs that are subject to these new data equity requirements.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates reporting on Data Equity Law compliance, which promotes digital inclusion and equitable access to government services.75% confidence

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introduced · Massachusetts · House Jun 4, 2026

H 5472: Amendment H.5472

Text of amendments, recommended by the committee on Ways and Means, to the Senate Bill establishing the Massachusetts data privacy act. (Senate, No. 2619, amended). June 3, 2026.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill amends the Massachusetts Data Privacy Act to strengthen consumer data protection and privacy rights.90% confidence

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introduced · Massachusetts · House Jun 5, 2026

H 5479: Amendment H.5479

Text of House amendments to the Senate Bill establishing the Massachusetts data privacy act (being the text of House document numbered 5472, published as amended). June 4, 2026.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes Massachusetts data privacy act, protecting consumer data and enhancing digital rights.90% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Dec 8, 2025

H 4807: An Act relative to updating the security of personal information

H 4807 updates Massachusetts' data security laws by defining key terms and strengthening protections for personal information. It directly affects Massachusetts government agencies, departments, and businesses (called "service providers") that handle residents' data, including new categories like biometric data (e.g., fingerprints) and neural data (e.g., brain activity measurements). The bill expands what counts as "personal information" to include sensitive details like health history, precise location data, and financial account numbers, and requires clearer breach notifications - such as free security freeze options - within 30 days of discovering a breach. It also mandates that organizations implement security programs to protect data and comply with federal standards.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyStrengthens data security by expanding personal information definitions to include biometric/neural data, directly protecting privacy per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 1679: An Act relative to protecting personal data in ammunition transactions

By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1679) of Peter J. Durant for legislation to protect personal data in ammunition transactions. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly protects personal data in ammunition transactions, aligning with data privacy safeguards under technology policy.85% confidence

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introduced · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 31, 2025

S 2572: Amendment S.2572

This bill strengthens protections for reproductive and gender-affirming healthcare services in Massachusetts. It prohibits state agencies, employees, and healthcare data systems from sharing personal information (like addresses or contact details) of providers or patients, or cooperating with out-of-state investigations into these legally protected services. The law also blocks state agencies from using public resources for such investigations and restricts health data sharing for enforcement purposes, with civil penalties for violations. These changes directly affect healthcare providers, patients receiving these services, and Massachusetts state/local agencies handling health data.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareStrengthens protections for reproductive/gender-affirming healthcare by prohibiting data sharing and blocking enforcement actions against these services.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits sharing of patient/provider data in healthcare systems, strengthening data privacy protections per bill's restrictions on health data sharing.95% confidence

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 1309: An Act to ban phishing

HD 1309 (An Act to ban phishing) makes it a crime to impersonate a legitimate business via email, web pages, or online services with intent to steal payment details or personal information. It directly affects individuals or groups committing phishing scams, imposing penalties of up to $5,000 fines, 2.5 years in jail, or both. The law defines key terms like "electronic mail message" and targets unauthorized attempts to obtain sensitive data through deceptive digital communications. This bill creates new criminal liability for specific phishing tactics under Massachusetts law (adding Section 37F to Chapter 266).

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBans phishing scams targeting personal data, directly enhancing cybersecurity and protecting data privacy through criminal penalties for deceptive digital communications.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy Digital Government

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1471: An Act relative to protecting personal data in ammunition transactions

By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1679) of Peter J. Durant for legislation to protect personal data in ammunition transactions. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly protects personal data in ammunition transactions, aligning with data privacy protections under technology policy.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 26, 2025

S 2538: An Act strengthening health care protections in the Commonwealth

This bill strengthens protections for providers of reproductive and gender-affirming health care services in Massachusetts. It prohibits state agencies from sharing personal information (like addresses or contact details) of these providers or cooperating with out-of-state investigations into their services. The law also blocks evidence related to legally protected health care from being used against providers in civil or criminal cases, and restricts health data centers from disclosing patient or provider information to outside entities investigating such services. These provisions directly affect health care providers, clinics, and state agencies handling health data.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill strengthens protections for reproductive/gender-affirming care providers by blocking data sharing, restricting legal evidence use, and preventing state cooperation with out-of-state investigations, directly advancing patient rights and servic...95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill prohibits sharing health provider data and restricts data centers from disclosing patient information, strengthening data privacy protections within health care technology.95% confidence

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 3415: An Act supporting electrical load aggregation programs in the Commonwealth

This bill updates state laws to support municipal electricity load aggregation programs, enabling cities and towns to create customized electricity supply options for residents and small businesses. It requires electricity distribution companies to share consumer contact and usage data (with opt-out options) with municipalities running these programs, mandates clear disclosure about automatic enrollment and program costs, and protects all consumer data collected for the program as confidential. The bill also ensures municipal aggregators can access detailed electricity usage data to develop their programs and establishes a simplified billing option for these programs. These changes aim to streamline program implementation while safeguarding consumer privacy and transparency.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyEnables municipal load aggregation for customized electricity options, mandates consumer transparency, and protects data - aligns with consumer protection and competitive energy market support without explicit renewable focus.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProtects consumer data confidentiality in electricity programs, directly aligning with data privacy in technology policies.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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