Technology

passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 12, 2026

H 95: An Act relative to assuring a jumpstart in investments in telecoms to preserve access to the internet

By Representative Robertson of Tewksbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 95) of David Allen Robertson relative to the awarding of money to municipal agencies for the purpose of expanding, founding, advertising or maintaining of publicly-administered broadband internet service providers. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill funds municipal broadband expansion to preserve internet access, directly advancing internet infrastructure and digital access as per summary and subjects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Cybersecurity Telecommunications

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 10, 2025

S 463: 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 privacy in K-12, protecting student data and reducing distractions, aligning with educational safety measures.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates technology privacy in education, directly aligning with data privacy protection (support indicator).90% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 10, 2025

S 335: An Act promoting safe technology use and distraction-free education for youth

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 335) of Julian Cyr, Andrea Joy Campbell, Attorney General , Nick Collins and Barry R. Finegold for legislation to promote safe technology use and distraction-free education for youth. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill promotes distraction-free education environment and safe tech use, directly enhancing learning conditions in schools per title and summary.92% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly promotes 'safe technology use' for youth education, indicating supportive stance toward responsible technology adoption in educational contexts.75% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 15, 2025

S 2285: An Act to establish standards for the pole attachment process to facilitate the construction of broadband networks

By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2285) of Adam Gomez for legislation to establish standards for the pole attachment process to facilitate the construction of broadband networks. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFacilitates broadband network construction, directly expanding internet access infrastructure as per bill title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Telecommunications

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 24, 2025

S 364: An Act establishing privacy standards for student and educator data

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 364) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation relative to student and educator data privacy. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes data privacy standards for student/educator data, protecting sensitive information in educational settings, aligning with educational protection goals.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes privacy standards for student/educator data, directly protecting data privacy under technology policies95% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 30, 2025

H 98: An Act relative to internet privacy rights for children

By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 98) of David M. Rogers and Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to internet privacy rights for children. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes privacy protections for children online, directly strengthening data privacy measures in the internet sector per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity Data Privacy Online Safety

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 11, 2025

S 2318: An Act preserving broadband service for low-income consumers

By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2318) of Pavel M. Payano, Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and Michael O. Moore for legislation to preserve broadband service for low-income consumers. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyPreserves broadband access for low-income consumers, expanding internet access and promoting digital equity.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Telecommunications

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 3506: An Act relative to digital inclusion for seniors

By Representative Hong of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3506) of Tara T. Hong and others for legislation to establish a low-income senior internet subsidy program to provide financial assistance to eligible seniors for internet services. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes low-income senior internet subsidy program, directly expanding access and promoting digital equity for seniors.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Telecommunications

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 25, 2026

H 3478: An Act to streamline broadband permitting and ensure equitable access to infrastructure

By Representative Diggs of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3478) of Kip A. Diggs and Bud L. Williams relative to broadband permitting and access to infrastructure. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill streamlines broadband permitting to ensure equitable internet access, directly expanding infrastructure availability per topic indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Telecommunications

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Aug 18, 2025

H 4405: An Act relative to student and educator data privacy

H 4405 limits how companies providing educational apps or services to schools can handle student and educator data. It prohibits operators from using covered information (like names, locations, health records, or biometric data) for targeted advertising, building profiles beyond school activities, or selling student data. The law also requires data to be de-identified or aggregated in ways that prevent individual identification. This directly affects school districts, K-12 schools, and technology companies offering educational tools used in classrooms or school administration.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProtects student/educator data privacy in schools, preventing misuse of sensitive information like health records and biometric data per bill's prohibitions on targeted ads and data sales.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill prohibits edtech companies from using student data for ads/selling, mandates de-identification - directly strengthens data privacy protections in educational technology.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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