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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 324: Resolve relative to digital impersonation and exploitation

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 32) of Julian Cyr that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the potential impacts and legal implications of advanced technology and the internet on protecting individuals from exploitation. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes commission to study tech impacts on protecting individuals from exploitation, aligning with data privacy and cybersecurity support objectives.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2223: An Act requiring consumer notification for chatbot systems

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 243) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to require consumer notification for software or computer program that simulates human conversation or chatter through text or voice interactions. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires consumer notification for chatbot systems to prevent deception, aligning with consumer protection regulations in digital interactions.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2520: An Act establishing the Comprehensive Massachusetts Consumer Data Privacy Act

By Mr. Driscoll, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 33) of William J. Driscoll, Jr. for legislation to establish the comprehensive Massachusetts consumer data privacy act. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes comprehensive consumer data privacy protections, aligning with indicators for support (data privacy, consumer protection).95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Cybersecurity Data Privacy

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1689: 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 TechnologyRegulates social media platforms to protect children from addictive features, aligning with consumer protection in tech regulation per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity Social Media

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Mar 10, 2025

SD 873: An Act relative to cybersecurity and artificial intelligence

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 49) of Michael O. Moore and James B. Eldridge for legislation to implement annual statewide public employee cybersecurity training. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates annual cybersecurity training for public employees, directly enhancing cybersecurity measures per its summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2225: An Act expanding access to computer science coursework

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 362) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to expand access to computer science coursework. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly expands access to computer science coursework, advancing educational access in K-12 schools per its title and summary.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly expands computer science coursework access, promoting technology education and digital skills development, directly supporting technology advancement.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2285: An Act regulating screen time and technology privacy in early and K-12 education

By Mr. Velis (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 463) of Kirstin Beatty, for legislation to regulate screen time and technology privacy in early and K-12 education. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRegulates screen time and technology privacy in schools to protect student safety and data, aligning with protective educational policies.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates screen time and technology privacy in K-12 education, directly protecting student data privacy as per topic indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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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 · Senate Mar 10, 2025

SD 399: An Act to modernize funding for community media programming

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 41) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Joan B. Lovely, Susannah M. Whipps and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a comprehensive statewide policy concerning streaming entertainment services and the recovery of municipal costs for digital infrastructure. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly funds digital infrastructure for community media, advancing internet access and digital infrastructure development per summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 1330: An Act relative to internet service provider data

This bill (HD 1330) requires Massachusetts internet service providers (ISPs) to obtain explicit written customer consent before collecting, using, disclosing, or selling their personal information. It prohibits ISPs from charging extra fees or denying service to customers who do not provide this consent. The law also mandates that ISPs cannot sell personally identifiable customer data without express written authorization, which customers can revoke at any time in writing. This directly affects all ISPs operating in Massachusetts with state agreements or using state facilities, ensuring greater control over customer data privacy.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires ISPs to obtain explicit consent for data collection/sale, prohibits unauthorized data sharing, and mandates revocable consent - directly strengthening consumer data privacy protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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