Technology

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 17, 2025

S 2710: An Act addressing challenges facing public libraries and digital resource collections

Senate, November 10, 2025 -- The committee on Senate Rules to whom was referred the Senate Bill addressing challenges facing public libraries and digital resource collections (Senate, No. 2330), - reported, in part, a "Bill addressing challenges facing public libraries and digital resource collections" (Senate, No. 2710).

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill addresses public library digital resource challenges, directly expanding community internet access and digital equity through library infrastructure support.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 10, 2025

S 2330: An Act addressing challenges facing public libraries and digital resource collections

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2330) of Paul R. Feeney and Michael O. Moore for legislation to create a special commission to address challenges facing public libraries and digital resource collections. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill creates commission to address public library digital resource challenges, promoting internet access and digital equity through library services.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 23, 2025

H 1643: An Act to protect the privacy of 911 callers

By Representative Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1643) of Michael S. Day and Jason M. Lewis relative to audio recordings and written transcripts of phone calls made to the 911 emergency system. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly protects privacy of 911 call data (audio recordings/transcripts), directly aligning with data privacy protections under technology topic.95% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Oct 27, 2025

H 4651: An Act reducing the cost of attending college

H 4651 creates the Open Educational Resource (OER) Trust Fund to reduce college textbook costs for students at Massachusetts public institutions. The fund will support the development and distribution of free, high-quality digital textbooks and learning materials, replacing expensive commercial course materials. It requires the Department of Higher Education to administer the fund, review private donations to prevent restrictions, and mandate competitive grants for OER adoption. Public colleges must inform students about OER courses, and the department must annually report on fund usage and savings to the legislature. This directly affects students by lowering course material expenses, a major factor in college affordability.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates OER Trust Fund to reduce textbook costs, mandating free digital materials at public colleges, directly advancing educational access and affordability.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill uses digital textbooks to reduce costs, promoting educational technology access and digital equity as core mechanisms.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 1679: An Act relative to protecting personal data in ammunition transactions

By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1679) of Peter J. Durant for legislation to protect personal data in ammunition transactions. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly protects personal data in ammunition transactions, aligning with data privacy safeguards under technology policy.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 20, 2025

S 1450: An Act relative to the issuance of revenue bonds for the construction and reconstruction of telecommunications facilities by the city of Quincy

By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1450) of John F. Keenan (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation relative to the issuance of revenue bonds for the construction and reconstruction of telecommunications facilities by the city of Quincy. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds telecom infrastructure construction, directly expanding internet access infrastructure per bill's purpose.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Telecommunications

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 2008: An Act allowing for fiscal resilience through strategic investment in stable digital financial assets

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2008) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to permit the inclusion of bitcoin and other stable digital financial assets to serve as stores of value and provide a hedge against inflation, thereby protecting the purchasing power of state funds. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesPermits state use of bitcoin to hedge inflation and protect fund value - directly promotes fiscal responsibility in managing state assets under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly permits Bitcoin/stable digital assets for state funds, advancing digital financial technology adoption as a fiscal tool.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement

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signed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 23, 2025

S 2625: An Act providing for the issuance of revenue bonds for the construction and reconstruction of telecommunications facilities by the city of Quincy

Senate, October 20, 2025 -- Substituted as a new draft (Senator Keenan) for the Senate Bill providing for the issuance of revenue bonds for the construction and reconstruction of telecommunications facilities by the city of Quincy (Senate, No. 1450).

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill funds construction of telecommunications facilities, expanding internet access infrastructure, directly advancing technology access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Telecommunications

passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 332: An Act regulating internet gaming

By Representative Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 332) of Daniel Cahill for legislation to regulate internet gaming. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates internet gaming under Consumer Protection, aligning with tech regulation for consumer safety per bill's purpose.85% confidence

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 5037: An Act relative to digital legal notices for the town of Plymouth

This bill (HD 5037) allows the town of Plymouth, its schools, and related entities to meet legal notice publication requirements using digital methods instead of traditional newspapers. It permits notices to be published on local online news sites, the town's own website, or a statewide notice repository, alongside or instead of print newspapers. The bill specifically applies only to Plymouth and does not change the required timing for publishing notices. It takes effect immediately upon passage and does not alter existing notice timing rules under state law.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExplicitly permits digital legal notices, advancing municipal tech adoption in notice publication requirements.90% confidence

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