Technology (Social Media)

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Mar 10, 2025

SD 1313: An Act relative to social media, algorithm accountability, and transparency

By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 51) of John C. Velis for legislation relative to social media, algorithm accountability, and transparency. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates algorithm accountability and transparency for social media, regulating tech companies to protect consumer rights under data privacy and cybersecurity.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity Social Media

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 27, 2025

HD 3038: An Act relative to protecting the residents of the Commonwealth

By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 102) of Michael J. Soter and others for legislation to protect residents of the Commonwealth from the threat posed by certain foreign adversaries using current or potential future social media companies. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill targets foreign adversaries using social media to protect residents, enhancing cybersecurity measures per summary and subjects list.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity Social Media

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 12, 2026

H 102: An Act relative to protecting the residents of the Commonwealth

By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 102) of Michael J. Soter and others for legislation to protect residents of the Commonwealth from the threat posed by certain foreign adversaries using current or potential future social media companies. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly targets foreign adversaries using social media to protect residents, directly addressing cybersecurity and data privacy concerns as stated in the summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity Social Media

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 16, 2025

S 51: An Act relative to social media, algorithm accountability, and transparency

By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 51) of John C. Velis for legislation relative to social media, algorithm accountability, and transparency. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates algorithm transparency for social media, aligning with consumer protection and data privacy regulations in tech policy.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity Social Media

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Nov 17, 2025

H 4639: An Act for uniform fiduciary access to digital assets

This bill creates rules for estate executors, conservators, or agents (like those named in wills or powers of attorney) to access a person's digital accounts (e.g., email, social media) after death or incapacity. It allows users to specify through online tools provided by tech companies who can access their digital content, overriding conflicting terms-of-service agreements. Fiduciaries can only access what the user authorized, and companies must comply with these user directions. The law applies to all Massachusetts residents' digital assets, regardless of when their will or trust was created.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill enables user control over digital asset access, overriding restrictive terms-of-service to protect data privacy and consumer rights in digital estate management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Social Media

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