Technology (Cybersecurity)

passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 23, 2026

H 5295: An Act relative to regulation of minors on social media

By Representative Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael P. Kushmerek for legislation to further regulate social media accounts for persons under 16 years of age. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts social media access for minors under 16, limiting technology use and digital participation for a specific age group.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity Social Media

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Mar 9, 2026

HD 5696: An Act relative to regulation of minors on social media

By Representative Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael P. Kushmerek for legislation to further regulate social media accounts for persons under 16 years of age. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts social media access for minors under 16, imposing a limitation on technology use for a specific group.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity Social Media

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 12, 2026

H 4229: An Act protecting children from addictive social media feeds

By Representative MacGregor of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of William F. MacGregor for legislation to regulate social media feeds. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill explicitly regulates social media feeds to protect children, restricting addictive platform features and imposing limitations on tech company practices.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity Social Media

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 838: An Act fostering artificial intelligence responsibility

By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 35) of Dylan A. Fernandes and Michael D. Brady for legislation to promote employee physical and mental health and wellbeing by limiting the use of electronic monitoring tools. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill limits electronic monitoring to promote employee physical/mental health, directly advancing worker wellbeing and rights under Labor & Employment.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill explicitly limits electronic monitoring tools (a technology) to promote employee health, restricting a specific technology application.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity

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