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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 23, 2025

H 1946: An Act to implement the recommendations of the special commission on facial recognition technology

By Representatives Ramos of Springfield and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1946) of Orlando Ramos, Steven Owens and others for legislation to implement the recommendations of the special commission on facial recognition technology. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyImplementing facial recognition commission recommendations typically enforces privacy protections, aligning with data privacy focus of technology policy.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Emerging Technology

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Nov 13, 2025

H 4653: An Act protecting public higher education student information

H 4653 prevents public colleges and universities (defined in Chapter 15A) from being required to release student education records covered by FERPA, including records labeled as "directory information." The bill directly affects these institutions by exempting them from producing such records upon request, though it does not restrict government agencies (federal, state, or local) from accessing them under existing law. Key provisions clarify that institutions cannot be compelled to share these specific student records, reinforcing privacy protections. The bill focuses solely on record-sharing requirements, not broader education policy.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProtects student privacy in higher education by exempting institutions from releasing FERPA-covered records, aligning with educational protection standards.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill protects student data privacy by preventing institutions from releasing education records under FERPA, directly aligning with data privacy in technology policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 11, 2026

H 76: An Act to protect against election misinformation

By Representative Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 76) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier relative to materially deceptive election-related communications. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill targets election misinformation on internet, directly addressing cybersecurity and internet governance as noted in its summary.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 17, 2025

H 82: An Act relative to cyberattack response in Massachusetts

By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 82) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to cyberattack responses. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill focuses on improving Massachusetts' response to cyberattacks, directly enhancing cybersecurity measures as stated in title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 2005: An Act authorizing an excise tax credit for eligible semiconductor companies

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2005) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation relative to economic development initiatives. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes tax credit for semiconductor companies, a fiscal incentive promoting economic development through tax policy.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProvides tax credit to semiconductor companies, directly funding tech sector infrastructure development per bill title and summary.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Credits

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 23, 2026

H 3755: An Act establishing driver privacy protections

By Representative Owens of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3755) of Steven Owens and Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation to establish driver privacy protections. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes driver privacy protections, directly addressing data privacy under technology policies.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 28, 2026

H 433: An Act relative to digital right to repair

By Representative Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 433) of Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to diagnostic, service or repair information and services for digital electronic products. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates access to repair information for digital devices, advancing consumer digital rights and protection under right-to-repair framework.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 31, 2025

S 187: An Act relative to protecting biometric information under the security breach law

By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 187) of Michael J. Barrett for legislation to protect biometric information under the security breach law. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly protects biometric data under security breach law, strengthening data privacy protections in technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 16, 2025

S 2633: An Act relative to AI-generated child sexual abuse material

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. 48) of Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to AI-generated child sexual abuse material, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2633).

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill targets AI-generated CSAM via cybersecurity measures, aligning with regulating tech for child safety and digital protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 16, 2025

S 34: An Act establishing the Massachusetts open data standard

By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 34) of Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation to establish a Massachusetts Open Data Standard for state and municipal agencies to make public data available. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes open data standard for public access, enhancing transparency and digital equity in government data management per subjects including cybersecurity and internet access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity

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