Technology (Cybersecurity)

passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 27, 2025

HD 2934: An Act to modernize funding for community media programming

By Representative Vieira of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 106) of David T. Vieira for legislation to establish a comprehensive statewide policy concerning streaming entertainment services and the recovery of municipal costs for the management and maintenance of digital infrastructure. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes policy for streaming services and funds digital infrastructure maintenance, supporting technology infrastructure and services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 27, 2025

HD 4073: An Act establishing the Comprehensive Massachusetts Consumer Data Privacy Act

By Representative Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 80) of Kate Hogan and Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation to establish a comprehensive consumer data privacy act. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes comprehensive consumer data privacy protections, directly advancing data privacy and cybersecurity regulations per topic indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Cybersecurity Data Privacy

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 27, 2025

HD 4053: An Act protecting consumers in interactions with artificial intelligence systems

By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 97) of David M. Rogers and Andres X. Vargas relative to consumers interactions with artificial intelligence systems. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly protects consumers from AI risks, aligning with data privacy and consumer protection regulations in tech policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Consumer Data Protection Cybersecurity

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 27, 2025

HD 3908: An Act establishing a commission to study a statewide credentialing program for digital navigators

By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 100) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative the inequity of digital access through the recruitment and implementation of digital navigators. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes commission to study credentialing program for digital navigators addressing digital access inequity, advancing digital equity and internet access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 27, 2025

HD 2965: An Act to protect location privacy

By Representatives Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose and Vieira of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 86) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian, David T. Vieira and others relative to regulation of location information derived from electronic devices. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly regulates location data from devices to protect privacy, directly aligning with data privacy protections under the topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 27, 2025

HD 1861: An Act regulating provenance regarding artificial intelligence

By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 90) of Jay D. Livingstone relative to provenance regarding artificial intelligence. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates AI provenance for transparency, aligning with data privacy and consumer protection in AI systems as indicated in summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate May 12, 2025

S 47: An Act relative to surveillance pricing in grocery stores

By Mr. Moore, a 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. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits biometric data collection for pricing, protecting consumer privacy under data privacy regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Cybersecurity

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate May 12, 2025

S 36: An Act to provide accountability in the use of biometric recognition technology and comprehensive enforcement

By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 36) of Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation to protect residents from abusive use of their biometric information. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly regulates biometric tech use to protect residents' privacy, aligning with data privacy and cybersecurity protections in the topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Cybersecurity

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate May 12, 2025

S 29: An Act to establish the Massachusetts Data Privacy Act

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 29) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Rebecca L. Rausch, Joanne M. Comerford, James B. Eldridge and other members of the Senate for legislation to establish the Massachusetts Data Privacy Protection Act. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes data privacy protections, directly advancing consumer data security under technology policy95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Cybersecurity Data Privacy

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate May 12, 2025

S 33: 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 consumer data privacy protections, directly aligning with topic's data privacy focus and indicators for support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Cybersecurity Data Privacy

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