Technology

passed both · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 9, 2026

S 30: An Act protecting children from addictive social media feeds

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 30) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation to protect children from addictive social media feeds. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill regulates social media platforms to protect children, aligning with consumer protection in tech regulation per topic indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity Social Media

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 3470: An Act protecting transportation network driver data privacy and integrity

By Representative Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3470) of Mark J. Cusack relative to transportation network driver data privacy. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly protects transportation network driver data privacy, directly aligning with technology policy protections for digital rights and data security.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy Telecommunications

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passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 18, 2025

H 633: An Act relative to student and educator data privacy

By Representatives Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose and Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 633) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian, Jeffrey N. Roy and Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to student and educator data privacy. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProtects student and educator data privacy, supporting educational trust and safety without directly funding or altering curriculum.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly protects student and educator data privacy, directly aligning with technology policy protections for digital rights and data security.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers Data Privacy

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 1731: An Act to promote transparency of facial recognition and driver's license photos

By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1731) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to promote transparency of facial recognition and driver's license photos. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyPromotes transparency in facial recognition use, enhancing data privacy protections for individuals by requiring disclosure of how driver's license photos are used in facial recognition systems.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Emerging Technology

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 22, 2025

S 460: An Act establishing an elementary and secondary school robotics grant program

By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 460) of John C. Velis and Bradley H. Jones, Jr. for legislation to establish an elementary and secondary school robotics grant program. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes grant program for K-12 robotics, directly funding STEM educational initiatives and enhancing student programs per bill title and summary.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill funds robotics education program, directly supporting technology advancement in schools as per indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Sep 11, 2025

HD 5114: An Act to protect privacy of motor vehicle owners and operators from electronic spying

By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile relative to the use of data from automobile surveillance devices, so-called. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly protects vehicle data privacy from electronic spying, advancing data privacy protections in technology context95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Apr 23, 2026

S 189: An Act relative to digital right to repair

By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 189) of Michael D. Brady, Joanne M. Comerford and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to digital right to repair. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill enables consumer repair rights for digital devices, aligning with digital rights protection under consumer protection framework.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 5, 2026

H 1130: An Act relative to telehealth and digital equity for patients

By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1130) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to telehealth and digital equity for patients. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes telehealth access via digital equity, enhancing patient access to healthcare services and addressing digital barriers in healthcare delivery.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly promotes digital equity for telehealth access, directly advancing equitable technology and internet access for patients per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Telehealth

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 6, 2026

H 3085: An Act providing incentives to the digital interactive media/entertainment industries

By Representative Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3085) of Daniel M. Donahue relative to providing tax incentives to the digital interactive media/entertainment industries. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax incentives for digital media industries, a form of tax relief directly addressing taxation policy.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProvides tax incentives to digital interactive media/entertainment industries, directly funding and supporting growth in technology sector.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 17, 2025

H 78: An Act establishing the Massachusetts consumer data privacy act

By Representative Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 78) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others for legislation to establish the Massachusetts consumer data privacy act. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes consumer data privacy protections, directly aligning with 'protects data privacy' indicator for technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Cybersecurity Data Privacy

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