By Representatives Cruz of Salem and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 534) of Manny Cruz relative to computer science coursework. Education.
By Representative Diggs of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 75) of Kip A. Diggs and Hadley Luddy relative to broadband high-speed internet access. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
The committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 45) of Michael O. Moore, Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to establish the Massachusetts Data Privacy Protection Act, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2516).
This bill (S 2618) establishes new data privacy rules for educational technology used in Massachusetts K-12 schools. It prohibits operators (like edtech companies) from using student data for targeted advertising, creating student profiles, or selling student information - including names, locations, grades, health records, or online activity - without explicit permission. The law defines "covered information" broadly to include all personal data collected through school-authorized digital tools, and requires data to be "de-identified" (fully anonymized) before sharing. It directly affects edtech providers, school districts, and the students/parents whose data is collected during school activities.
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 289) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to ensure internet security and privacy. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Senate, September 25, 2025 -- Text of the Senate Bill establishing the Massachusetts data privacy act (being the text of Senate document 2608, printed as amended)
By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 763) of Adam Gomez, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Manny Cruz, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to telehealth and digital equity for patients. Financial Services.
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.
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.
By Representative LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 850) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf relative to electioneering communication expenditures. Election Laws.
