Technology (Cybersecurity)

passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 12, 2026

H 81: An Act relative to artificial intelligence disclosure

By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 81) of Steven S. Howitt relative to artificial intelligence disclosures. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires AI disclosure for transparency, aligning with data privacy protections and consumer awareness under cybersecurity context.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 4, 2025

SD 3007: An Act to ensure non-discrimination by improving algorithmic system

By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Liz Miranda for legislation to ensure non-discrimination by improving algorithmic system. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill prevents algorithmic discrimination in hiring/employment systems, directly protecting workers' rights from biased AI tools used in employment decisions.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill targets non-discrimination in algorithmic systems, enhancing data privacy and digital equity - directly aligns with tech policy support indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 17, 2025

H 75: An Act related to the resiliency, public safety and quality of broadband in Massachusetts

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.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill advances broadband access quality and cybersecurity resiliency, directly strengthening internet infrastructure and security standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Cybersecurity Telecommunications

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 25, 2025

S 2516: An Act establishing the Massachusetts data privacy act

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).

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes Massachusetts Data Privacy Protection Act, directly advancing consumer data security and privacy protections under technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Cybersecurity Data Privacy

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 9, 2025

S 42: An Act protecting against cyber ransom

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.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly targets cyber ransom attacks, directly enhancing cybersecurity protections as a core component of technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 9, 2025

S 32: Resolve relative to digital impersonation and exploitation

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.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes commission to study tech impacts on exploitation protection, aligning with data privacy/cybersecurity goals without direct action85% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 14, 2025

H 100: 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 digital access inequity via digital navigators, promoting digital equity and internet access expansion.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 14, 2025

H 101: An Act establishing free broadband internet access in public housing

By Representative Sena of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 101) of Danillo A. Sena and others for an investigation by the Department of Public Health of broadband internet access and its relation to the public health objectives. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides free broadband access in public housing, enhancing tenant services within affordable housing units without restricting housing policies.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes free broadband internet access in public housing, directly expanding internet access and promoting digital equity as a key support indicator.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Cybersecurity

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 14, 2025

H 92: An Act creating the Massachusetts digital equity broadband adoption program

By Representative Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 92) of Frank A. Moran relative to establishing within the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development a digital equity broadband adoption program. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes a broadband adoption program focused on digital equity, directly expanding internet access and aligning with technology policy goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Cybersecurity

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 16, 2025

S 44: An Act to protect against election misinformation

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 44) of Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to deceptive and fraudulent deepfakes in election communications. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill targets deceptive deepfakes in election communications, addressing cybersecurity and data integrity under internet security protocols.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity

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