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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 2133: An Act protecting the privacy of library user data

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2133) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to protect the privacy of library user data. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly protects library user data privacy, directly aligning with technology privacy safeguards and data protection indicators.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 9, 2026

H 8: An Act creating an electronic backpack for foster children’s educational records

H 8 creates a digital system to securely store and transfer foster children's educational records as recommended by the State Auditor. This bill directly affects foster youth, schools, and child welfare agencies by replacing paper-based record sharing with a unified electronic platform. The key provision requires the state education department to establish this system, ensuring consistent access to academic histories during placements. It implements a specific recommendation from the State Auditor's report (House No. 3) without adding new requirements or funding. The bill focuses solely on improving record management, not on broader foster care policy changes.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates digital system to ensure foster youth access to educational records, enhancing continuity and access for vulnerable students.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyCreates secure digital system for educational records, implementing State Auditor recommendation for electronic transfer, enhancing data privacy and cybersecurity.95% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Jun 30, 2025

HD 4827: An Act to ensure non-discrimination by improving algorithmic systems

By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Andres X. Vargas relative to non-discrimination by improving algorithmic systems. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates non-discriminatory improvements to algorithmic systems, aligning with regulating tech for consumer protection and data privacy.90% confidence

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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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