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passed · Massachusetts · Senate May 12, 2025

S 39: An Act protecting sensitive personal information from breaches and other cybersecurity incidents

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 39) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to protect sensitive personal information from breaches and other cybersecurity incidents by creating a Massachusetts Cyber Incident Response Team. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyCreates Massachusetts Cyber Incident Response Team to protect sensitive personal information from breaches, directly advancing cybersecurity and data privacy protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity Data Privacy

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate May 12, 2025

S 43: 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 biometric data privacy, directly advancing data protection within technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Cybersecurity

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate May 12, 2025

S 2515: An Act relative to surveillance pricing in grocery stores

Senate, May 12, 2025 -- The committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity to whom was referred the 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, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No.2515).

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits biometric data collection for pricing in grocery stores, directly protecting consumer data privacy as a key technology policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Cybersecurity

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 22, 2025

H 702: An Act establishing an elementary and secondary school robotics grant program

By Representative Sena of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 702) of Danillo A. Sena and others for legislation to establish an elementary and secondary school robotics grant program. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes robotics grant program for K-12 schools, directly funding educational programs and advancing STEM opportunities in schools.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes robotics grants for K-12 schools, directly funding technology education and skills development in schools.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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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 · House Feb 12, 2026

H 79: An Act relative to efficient access to the affordable connectivity program

By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 79) of Carlos González relative to access to the affordable connectivity program. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill aims to improve access to affordable internet connectivity program, expanding digital access per topic indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Cybersecurity

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 30, 2025

S 40: 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 module for consumer protection in digital economy, aligning with regulating tech companies for consumer safety and digital asset oversight.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Cybersecurity

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 12, 2026

H 89: An Act providing for consumer protection in a digital economy

By Representative Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 89) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian 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 mandates digital resources on cryptocurrencies for consumer protection in digital economy, aligning with consumer safeguards in tech policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Cybersecurity

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 12, 2026

H 105: An Act relative to electronic security for the Commonwealth

By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 105) of Marcus S. Vaughn relative to electronic security for certain procurements involving electronic or cyber security equipment components. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates electronic security procurement for cyber equipment components, directly enhancing cybersecurity measures per summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 12, 2026

H 87: An Act creating a pilot program to explore digital innovation in government

By Representative Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 87) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian and Natalie M. Blais for legislation to establish and implement a pilot program to examine the use of blockchain technology. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes pilot program to examine blockchain use in government IT/cybersecurity, directly advancing digital innovation and strengthening tech infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity Digital Government Emerging Technology

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