Technology (Consumer Data Protection)

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 258: An Act protecting the privacy of social care information

By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 258) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to protect the privacy of individuals’ social care information. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly protects privacy of social care information, aligning with data privacy safeguards in technology policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

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introduced · Massachusetts · Senate

SD 503: An Act to implement the recommendations of the special commission on facial recognition technology

This bill restricts most law enforcement use of facial recognition technology to prevent privacy violations. It prohibits state and local police from acquiring, using, or contracting for facial recognition systems without specific legal authorization, except for limited exceptions like felony warrants, emergencies involving immediate danger, identifying deceased persons, or requests from other agencies with proper authorization. The law requires detailed documentation of all searches, mandates transparency for defendants in criminal cases (including system accuracy data), and requires public reporting of all facial recognition requests. The only exception allowing routine use is for the Registry of Motor Vehicles to verify identities when issuing licenses, with strict limits on sharing that technology.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRestricts law enforcement facial recognition use to protect privacy and civil rights, aligning with criminal justice reform goals of enhancing accountability and preventing abuses.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRestricts law enforcement facial recognition use to prevent privacy violations, directly protecting data privacy as defined in the topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Consumer Data Protection Emerging Technology

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 27, 2025

HD 2135: 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 TechnologyEstablishes consumer data privacy protections, directly aligning with 'protects data privacy' indicator for technology policy support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Cybersecurity 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 · 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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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 1679: An Act establishing an internet bill of rights

HD 1679 defines key terms for future data privacy laws but does not establish new rights or obligations. It creates a framework by defining terms like "personal data," "biometric data," "controller," and "data breach" for use in upcoming legislation. This bill directly affects future laws governing data privacy in the Commonwealth, not current entities or individuals. It serves as a foundational reference for any subsequent internet privacy regulations.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyDefines terms for future data privacy laws, creating framework for stronger protections under technology policy.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Cybersecurity Data Privacy

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 3153: An Act protecting transportation network driver data privacy and integrity

HD 3153 protects transportation network drivers' (like Uber or Lyft drivers) personal data by making their records confidential and non-public. It requires companies to share only necessary driver data with driver organizations during bargaining, while mandating strong security measures like encryption and access controls. The law explicitly prohibits sharing driver data with immigration enforcement agencies without a court order. The state board must create detailed regulations by 2025 covering data minimization, breach protocols, and driver consent options.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill explicitly prohibits sharing driver data with immigration enforcement without court order, limiting state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExplicitly protects driver data privacy through confidentiality requirements, mandatory security measures, and prohibits unauthorized sharing with immigration, aligning with data privacy protections in technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 1032: An Act establishing driver privacy protections

HD 1032 establishes privacy protections for drivers by regulating how law enforcement and government agencies collect and use location data from license plate readers and toll systems. The bill requires law enforcement to obtain a search warrant for most access to this data (with limited emergency exceptions requiring a 48-hour report), prohibits selling or sharing the data, and limits retention to 14 days for license plate data and 120 days for toll data. It also bans using illegally collected data in court proceedings and allows drivers to file civil lawsuits for violations. These rules directly protect drivers from unwarranted surveillance and data misuse by government agencies and private entities collecting vehicle location information.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires warrants for law enforcement data access, protecting civil rights and enhancing accountability in criminal justice data collection.92% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates law enforcement data collection from tech systems (license plate readers/toll systems), requiring warrants and prohibiting misuse - directly advancing data privacy protections in technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 842: An Act relative to student and educator data privacy

This bill prohibits educational technology operators from using student or educator data for targeted advertising, building profiles for non-educational purposes, or selling personal information. It directly affects companies providing online tools used in K-12 schools (like apps or websites), requiring them to stop collecting and misusing data such as location, biometrics, grades, or online behavior linked to specific students or teachers. Key provisions define "covered information" broadly - including names, addresses, health records, search history, and persistent tracking identifiers - and ban the sale of this data or its use for advertising based on students' online activity. The law applies to all K-12 school-related digital tools, ensuring data collected for educational purposes cannot be repurposed for commercial gain.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProhibits edtech misuse of student/educator data, directly protecting privacy in K-12 education as defined in the topic.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits edtech companies from using student data for ads/profiles/selling, directly protecting data privacy - core SUPPORT indicator for technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1455: An Act to provide accountability in the use of biometric recognition technology and comprehensive enforcement

By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 36) of Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation to protect residents from abusive use of their biometric information. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates accountability for biometric tech use to protect resident data privacy, directly aligning with regulatory support for consumer protection in digital rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Cybersecurity

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