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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 16, 2025

S 44: 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, addressing cybersecurity and data integrity under internet security protocols.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 16, 2025

S 35: 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 protecting workers' wellbeing under Labor & Employment policies.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill limits electronic monitoring tools to protect employee privacy, aligning with data privacy protections as a key indicator.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 16, 2025

S 48: 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 TechnologyBill targets AI-generated CSAM, directly addressing cybersecurity threats to protect minors. Regulatory measure aligns with enhancing cybersecurity, supporting topic.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity

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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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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 16, 2025

S 37: 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 economic development and safety, aligning with advancing technology and cybersecurity subjects in summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 16, 2025

S 2630: An Act promoting economic development with emerging artificial intelligence models and safety

Senate, October 16, 2025 -- The committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 37) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to promote economic development with emerging artificial intelligence models and safety, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2630).

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly promotes economic development with emerging AI models and safety, directly advancing technology sector per title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Apr 2, 2026

S 2632: An Act relative to the use of artificial intelligence and other software tools in healthcare decision-making

Senate, October 16, 2025 -- The committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 46) of Michael O. Moore and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to the use of artificial intelligence and other software tools in healthcare decision-making, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2632).

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill regulates AI in healthcare decision-making, likely to protect patient data and ensure safety, aligning with consumer protection in technology.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 1773: An Act prohibiting motor vehicle tracking devices without consent

By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1773) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to prohibiting motor vehicle tracking devices without consent. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits unauthorized law enforcement vehicle tracking, protecting civil rights and enhancing police accountability per Criminal Justice reform indicators.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits vehicle tracking without consent, directly protecting location data privacy under technology topic's data privacy focus.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 20, 2025

S 1053: An Act to implement the recommendations of the special commission on facial recognition technology

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1053) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael J. Barrett and others for legislation to implement the recommendations of the special commission on facial recognition technology. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill implements facial recognition safeguards addressing civil rights and police accountability in law enforcement, aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill implements facial recognition technology regulations from commission, addressing privacy concerns through oversight and governance frameworks.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Emerging Technology

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 1754: An Act establishing an internet bill of rights

By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1754) of Russell E. Holmes relative to providing for protections in the processing of personal data and the free movement of personal data. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes data privacy protections for personal data processing and free movement, directly aligning with tech policy support indicators like data privacy safeguards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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