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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 12, 2026

SD 3606: An Act relative to consumer connected devices

By Mr. Brownsberger and Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of William N. Brownsberger and David M. Rogers for legislation relative to consumer connected devices. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill targets consumer connected devices under Consumer Protection, implying regulatory measures for data privacy/security, aligning with support indicators.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2821: An Act protecting the privacy of social care information.

Senate, January 7, 2026 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 258) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to protect the privacy of individuals’ social care information, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2821).

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly protects privacy of social care information, directly aligning with data privacy indicators under technology policy.90% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Dec 8, 2025

H 4807: An Act relative to updating the security of personal information

H 4807 updates Massachusetts' data security laws by defining key terms and strengthening protections for personal information. It directly affects Massachusetts government agencies, departments, and businesses (called "service providers") that handle residents' data, including new categories like biometric data (e.g., fingerprints) and neural data (e.g., brain activity measurements). The bill expands what counts as "personal information" to include sensitive details like health history, precise location data, and financial account numbers, and requires clearer breach notifications - such as free security freeze options - within 30 days of discovering a breach. It also mandates that organizations implement security programs to protect data and comply with federal standards.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyStrengthens data security by expanding personal information definitions to include biometric/neural data, directly protecting privacy per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Dec 18, 2025

H 4831: An Act to modernize participation in public meetings

H 4831 requires all local, regional, and state public meetings to offer free, accessible remote participation and viewing. It mandates that remote attendees can vote, count toward quorum, and access meetings without fees or barriers - including captioning and disability accommodations per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Public bodies must post meeting notices online 48 hours in advance (excluding holidays), and state meetings must be recorded and posted within 10 business days. The bill updates notice requirements for different government bodies and ensures remote access is available to all, including people with disabilities.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires free remote participation via technology, mandates online meeting access and ADA-compliant accommodations, expanding digital access for public engagement.90% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Jan 20, 2026

H 4832: An Act relative to the contracting of digital replicas

H 4832 clarifies contract rules around digital replicas (computer-generated voice or likeness representations) for performers and creators. It makes contract clauses allowing digital replicas to replace in-person work unenforceable after January 1, 2026, if the agreement lacks clear usage details or the individual didn't have proper legal or union representation during negotiation. The bill specifically excludes standard copyright uses like sampling, remixing, or authorized remastering. It directly affects performers signing new contracts involving digital replicas for professional services starting in 2026.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill protects performers' contractual rights by invalidating unenforceable digital replica clauses without clear terms or proper negotiation, advancing workers' rights in labor agreements.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProtects creators' digital rights by restricting unenforceable contracts for digital replicas, aligning with digital rights protections in technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Oct 23, 2025

H 4634: An Act to protect the privacy of 911 callers

This bill protects the privacy of individuals who call 911 for emergency services in Massachusetts. It designates 911 call audio/video recordings as private data belonging to the caller, meaning the raw recording cannot be publicly released without the caller’s written consent (or a court order balancing public interest against privacy). However, written transcripts of calls become public upon request, with the requester paying transcription costs. The bill permits sharing recordings with law enforcement for investigations or for public safety training, but prohibits unauthorized release in all other cases.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill designates 911 call recordings as private data requiring consent for release, directly protecting caller privacy under data privacy regulations.95% confidence

Tags Public Safety

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 3, 2025

SD 3276: An Act establishing the Massachusetts Digital Settlement Sandbox Program

By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Peter J. Durant for legislation to establish the Massachusetts Digital Settlement Sandbox Program. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes a digital settlement sandbox program to foster innovation in digital transaction systems, promoting tech advancement and regulatory testing frameworks.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 1988: An Act establishing a commission regarding the privacy of sensitive information in legal documents

By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1988) of Adam J. Scanlon for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the privacy of sensitive information in legal documents. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes commission to investigate privacy of sensitive info in legal docs, directly supporting data privacy protections in technology policy.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 18, 2025

H 3595: An Act addressing challenges facing public libraries and digital resource collections

By Representative Murray of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3595) of Brian W. Murray and others for legislation to authorize library access to electronic books and digital audiobooks and for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to challenges facing public libraries and digital resource collections. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAuthorizes library access to digital resources (e-books/audiobooks), promoting public digital access and equity without restrictions.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 23, 2025

H 638: An Act to protect library patron privacy

By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 638) of Jay D. Livingstone, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Adrianne Pusateri Ramos for legislation relative to the privacy of library records. Education.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly protects library patron data privacy, directly aligning with data privacy regulations in technology policy.95% confidence

Tags Privacy

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