Technology (Cybersecurity)

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Mar 10, 2025

SD 824: An Act establishing a career-to-education data center

By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 50) of Pavel M. Payano for legislation to establish a career-to-education data center within the Executive Office of Technology Services and Security. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill creates a data center under Tech Services & Security, explicitly citing cybersecurity in summary, aligning with enhancing cybersecurity (support indicator).85% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Mar 10, 2025

SD 2020: An Act protecting against cyber ransom

By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 42) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to protect against cyber ransom. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly targets cyber ransom attacks under cybersecurity, directly enhancing protections per title and subjects. No restrictions or ambiguity detected.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity

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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 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 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 1336: An Act relative to cyber procurement projects

HD 1336 requires Massachusetts state agencies to give preference to vendors with cybersecurity insurance when buying information technology goods or services. This applies specifically to IT procurement contracts, meaning agencies must prioritize bids from vendors holding such insurance. However, the bill explicitly states that vendors without cybersecurity insurance can still submit bids and be awarded contracts - they are simply not given priority. The law aims to encourage stronger cybersecurity practices among vendors working with state agencies without banning uninsured vendors entirely.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires state agencies to prioritize vendors with cybersecurity insurance in IT procurement, enhancing data protection and cybersecurity standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 27, 2025

HD 3523: An Act to provide accountability in the use of biometric recognition technology and comprehensive enforcement

By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 96) of David M. Rogers and Andres X. Vargas relative to the use of biometric recognition technology. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates accountability for biometric tech use, directly addressing data privacy and cybersecurity through regulatory enforcement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Cybersecurity

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