Technology (Cybersecurity)

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2430: An Act providing for consumer protection in a digital economy

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 40) of Barry R. Finegold that the Office of the State Treasurer develop and periodically review and update a digital module and resources on cryptocurrencies and digital assets. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill creates digital asset resources for consumer protection in digital economy, aligning with privacy and digital rights indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Mar 10, 2025

SD 267: An Act establishing the Massachusetts Data Privacy Act

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 45) of Michael O. Moore, Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to establish the Massachusetts Data Privacy Protection Act. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes Massachusetts Data Privacy Protection Act, directly protecting consumer data and aligning with privacy/cybersecurity indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Cybersecurity Data Privacy

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1555: An Act relative to the modernization of state agency information technology systems

By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 31) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation to modernize state agency information technology systems. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill modernizes state IT systems with explicit focus on cybersecurity, aligning with support indicators for strengthening digital infrastructure and security measures.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 838: An Act fostering artificial intelligence responsibility

By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 35) of Dylan A. Fernandes and Michael D. Brady for legislation to promote employee physical and mental health and wellbeing by limiting the use of electronic monitoring tools. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill limits electronic monitoring to promote employee physical/mental health, directly advancing worker wellbeing and rights under Labor & Employment.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill explicitly limits electronic monitoring tools (a technology) to promote employee health, restricting a specific technology application.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Mar 10, 2025

SD 265: An Act to protect against election misinformation

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 44) of Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to deceptive and fraudulent deepfakes in election communications. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill targets deceptive deepfakes in election communications under cybersecurity, directly addressing tech-driven misinformation threats to protect election integrity.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Mar 10, 2025

SD 587: An Act relative to surveillance pricing in grocery stores

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 47) of Michael O. Moore for legislation to prohibit surveillance pricing based on the biometric data of individuals collected on the premises of a food store and food department. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits biometric data collection for pricing, protecting consumer privacy under tech regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Cybersecurity

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Mar 10, 2025

SD 2204: An Act to protect personal biometric data

By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 43) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to protect personal biometric data. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly protects personal biometric data under data privacy, aligning with 'protects data privacy' indicator. Directly addresses technology policy area without ambiguity.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Cybersecurity Data Privacy

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1909: An Act promoting economic development with emerging artificial intelligence models and safety

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 37) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to promote economic development with emerging artificial intelligence models and safety. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly promotes AI development and safety, aligning with advancing technology and cybersecurity subjects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 495: An Act to establish the Massachusetts Data Privacy Act

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 29) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Rebecca L. Rausch, Joanne M. Comerford, James B. Eldridge and other members of the Senate for legislation to establish the Massachusetts Data Privacy Protection Act. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes data privacy protections, aligns with topic of data privacy and cybersecurity under technology policies95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Cybersecurity Data Privacy

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Mar 10, 2025

SD 678: An Act relative to AI-generated child sexual abuse material

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 48) of Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to AI-generated child sexual abuse material. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAddresses AI-generated CSAM, a cybersecurity threat, aligning with enhanced cybersecurity protections under the bill's subjects (Cybersecurity).90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity

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