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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 25, 2025

S 2608: An Act establishing the Massachusetts data privacy act

Senate, September 18, 2025 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill establishing the Massachusetts data privacy act (Senate, No. 2516),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2608).

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes Massachusetts data privacy act, directly protecting consumer data privacy per topic description indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 8, 2025

S 265: An Act protecting personal identifying information

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 265) of Michael O. Moore for legislation to protect personal identifying information. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly protects personal identifying information, directly advancing data privacy protections under technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 1048: An Act relative to access to a decedent's electronic mail accounts

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1048) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation relative to access to a decedent's electronic mail accounts. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes legal access to decedent's email accounts, directly addressing data privacy concerns by clarifying rights for authorized parties.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 1089: An Act strengthening identity theft laws

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1089) of Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to strengthen the identity law. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyStrengthening identity theft laws directly enhances data privacy protections, a core technology policy area.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 5, 2026

S 1174: An Act protecting minors from the creation of computer-generated child sexual abuse visual materials

By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1174) of Paul W. Mark and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to protect minors from the creation of computer-generated child sexual abuse visual materials. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill targets computer-generated CSAM, addressing tech misuse to protect minors, aligning with digital safety and content regulation within technology policies.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 5, 2026

S 1156: An Act to protect the privacy of 911 callers

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1156) of Jason M. Lewis, Brian W. Murray, James K. Hawkins, Erika Uyterhoeven and others for legislation to protect the privacy of 911 callers. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly protects 911 caller data privacy, directly aligning with data privacy indicators under technology policies.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 1108: An Act prohibiting the malicious doxing of personal information

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1108) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation relative to the malicious doxing of personal information. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits malicious doxing of personal information, directly protecting data privacy by preventing unauthorized exposure of sensitive personal data online.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 13, 2026

S 1221: An Act strengthening GPS tampering Laws

S 1221, titled "An Act strengthening GPS tampering Laws," would increase penalties for intentionally interfering with or disabling GPS tracking systems. The bill directly affects individuals who tamper with GPS devices, such as those used in vehicles or personal location trackers. Key provisions would make tampering a more serious offense by raising criminal penalties and expanding legal definitions of prohibited interference. This legislation aims to deter unauthorized disruption of GPS technology through clearer and stricter enforcement.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill increases penalties for GPS tampering, expanding criminalization of interference with tracking systems, aligning with 'oppose' indicators of expanding criminalization.92% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyStrengthens cybersecurity by increasing penalties for GPS tampering, protecting critical location technology infrastructure from unauthorized disruption.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 1564: An Act relative to preventing algorithmic rent fixing in the rental housing market

By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1564) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to preventing algorithmic rent fixing in the rental housing market. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents algorithmic rent fixing, protecting tenants from unfair rent increases in housing market.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates algorithms in housing to prevent consumer exploitation, aligning with tech regulation for protection90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 20, 2025

SD 3302: An Act exempting Software as a Service (SaaS) products from sales taxes

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to exempt Software as a Service (SaaS) products from sales taxes. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill exempts SaaS from sales tax, providing tax relief to businesses, aligning with support indicators for tax reduction in Budget & Taxes.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExempts SaaS from sales tax, reducing costs for technology services and promoting adoption of cloud-based software solutions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Sales Tax

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