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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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introduced · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 31, 2025

S 2572: Amendment S.2572

This bill strengthens protections for reproductive and gender-affirming healthcare services in Massachusetts. It prohibits state agencies, employees, and healthcare data systems from sharing personal information (like addresses or contact details) of providers or patients, or cooperating with out-of-state investigations into these legally protected services. The law also blocks state agencies from using public resources for such investigations and restricts health data sharing for enforcement purposes, with civil penalties for violations. These changes directly affect healthcare providers, patients receiving these services, and Massachusetts state/local agencies handling health data.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareStrengthens protections for reproductive/gender-affirming healthcare by prohibiting data sharing and blocking enforcement actions against these services.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits sharing of patient/provider data in healthcare systems, strengthening data privacy protections per bill's restrictions on health data sharing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 4, 2025

SD 2807: An Act relative to Chapter 23N sensitive information and privacy

By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John J. Cronin for legislation relative to Chapter 23N sensitive information and privacy. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill focuses on sensitive information and privacy under Chapter 23N, directly aligning with data privacy protections in technology policy.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 30, 2025

H 2321: An Act authorizing the city of Watertown to publish digital legal notices

By Representatives Owens of Watertown and Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2321) of Steven Owens (with the approval of the city council) for legislation to allow print free digital legal notices for the city of Watertown. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAuthorizes digital legal notices for municipal use, advancing tech adoption in government services without restricting digital access.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 18, 2026

H 3279: An Act allowing for fiscal resilience through strategic investment in stable digital financial assets

By Representative Worrell of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3279) of Christopher J. Worrell relative to taxation and investment in digital financial assets. Revenue.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill promotes investment in digital financial assets through taxation and strategic funding, advancing fintech sector without restricting tech policies.90% confidence

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