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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 2411: An Act reducing non-ionizing radiation in early to higher education

By Representative Duffy of Holyoke (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2411) of Kirstin Beatty relative to reducing non-thermal non-ionizing radiation exposures from technology and electricity. Public Health.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill explicitly seeks to reduce radiation exposure from technology devices in schools, imposing restrictions on current tech deployment to address health concerns.92% confidence

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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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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 12, 2026

H 4229: An Act protecting children from addictive social media feeds

By Representative MacGregor of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of William F. MacGregor for legislation to regulate social media feeds. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill explicitly regulates social media feeds to protect children, restricting addictive platform features and imposing limitations on tech company practices.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity Social Media

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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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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 1965: An Act to support disaster response and broadband infrastructure affordability

By Mr. Driscoll, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1965) of William J. Driscoll, Jr. for legislation to support disaster response and broadband infrastructure affordability by allowing certain tax exemptions. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly allows tax exemptions for disaster response and broadband infrastructure, providing tax relief as a direct fiscal support measure.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill promotes broadband infrastructure affordability via tax exemptions, directly expanding internet access as a core technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access

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