Technology (Artificial Intelligence)

in committee · Massachusetts · House Aug 13, 2026

HD 6293: An Act establishing the Massachusetts Digital Commonwealth

By Representative Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Erika Uyterhoeven for legislation to regulate artificial intelligence. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill aims to regulate artificial intelligence and address cybersecurity, which aligns with protecting digital rights and enhancing security in the technology sector.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Jul 8, 2026

H 5562: An Act relative to economic development in the commonwealth

This bill establishes a multi-year funding program administered by the Executive Office of Economic Development to support various sectors of the Massachusetts economy. The legislation allocates millions of dollars in grants to private businesses for constructing green facilities, developing artificial intelligence technologies, and creating new jobs, while also providing funds for defense innovation, food science, robotics research, and local downtown revitalization. A key requirement for most grants is that they must be awarded in a way that promotes geographic equity across the state. The funds are available until June 30, 2036, and can be administered by the executive office or contracted to existing state agencies.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly allocates funding for developing artificial intelligence technologies and robotics research, directly advancing the technology sector.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Tags Economic Development

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Jul 8, 2026

H 5527: An Act relative to Massachusetts winning global investment, talent, and innovation

This bill authorizes the Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development to distribute over $275 million in grants to private businesses, public entities, and non-profits to stimulate economic growth and innovation. The funding supports specific initiatives including the construction of energy-efficient and climate-resilient facilities, the development of artificial intelligence technologies, and the establishment of hubs for early-stage companies and defense-related research. Additional funds are allocated to strengthen local downtowns, advance food science and agriculture, enhance the creative economy, and promote robotics technology. All grant programs include requirements to ensure geographic equity across the state and are authorized for use until June 30, 2036.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes distribution of $275M in grants to stimulate economic growth and fund innovation initiatives.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill funds construction of energy-efficient facilities, directly advancing energy efficiency goals.75% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly funds construction of energy-efficient and climate-resilient facilities, directly advancing environmental protection goals.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly funds AI development and innovation hubs, directly advancing technology.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Tags Economic Development

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 6046: An Act relative to Massachusetts winning global investment, talent, and innovation

This bill allocates $275 million in state funds to support economic growth, job creation, and innovation across various sectors in Massachusetts. The money will be distributed through grants to private businesses, public entities, and non-profits for projects ranging from green building and artificial intelligence research to defense technology and food science. Specific provisions also include funding for downtown revitalization, arts and culture initiatives, and support for early-stage startups. Additionally, the legislation makes minor legal adjustments to remove time limits on certain state employment roles.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill allocates $275M including funding for AI research and defense technology, directly advancing innovation and tech sectors.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 22, 2026

H 5386: An Act relative to Massachusetts winning global investment, talent, and innovation

This bill allocates $300 million in state funding to boost economic growth, job creation, and innovation across Massachusetts through various grant programs. The money supports private businesses expanding facilities with climate-friendly features, developing artificial intelligence technologies, and establishing new sites for early-stage companies. Additional funds are designated for defense sector innovation, robotics research, local downtown revitalization, agricultural technology, and arts infrastructure improvements. The legislation also amends existing laws to extend the maximum consecutive years a specific state official can serve in their current role.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $300M in state funding to boost economic growth, job creation, and innovation through various grant programs.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill allocates $300M to support private businesses expanding facilities with climate-friendly features, directly advancing environmental protection goals.70% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill allocates $300M specifically for AI development, robotics research, and agricultural technology, directly funding and advancing the technology sector.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 12, 2026

H 5094: An Act enhancing disclosure requirements for synthetic media in political advertising

H 5094 requires political campaigns, PACs, and political committees to disclose when their paid election ads contain AI-generated audio or video content. Specifically, such ads must include clear, visible text or spoken phrases like "This video content was generated by AI" at the start and end, with variations for audio-only or mixed media. The bill directly affects any political advertiser using synthetic media in election-related communications, imposing a $1,000 fine for noncompliance. It defines "synthetic media" as AI-created audio or video and mandates these disclosures without restricting AI use in ads.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires disclosure of AI-generated political ads to prevent voter deception, aligning with digital rights and consumer protection regulations in technology policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 1222: An Act relative to artificial intelligence disclosure

This bill requires creators of AI-generated content (like text, images, or videos made by tools such as ChatGPT) in Massachusetts to include clear, permanent labels identifying the content as AI-created. It mandates that these labels must be visible and cannot be removed, along with adding metadata showing the AI system used and creation time. The law applies to anyone in Massachusetts using generative AI tools to create or repurpose such content, with fines starting at $500 for first violations. Enforcement falls to the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation, which can create additional rules to implement the requirements. The goal is to ensure transparency about AI involvement in content creation.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires AI content labeling for transparency, aligning with consumer protection regulations to enhance user awareness of AI-generated material.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 2241: An Act to enhance protections against child exploitation and misuse of emerging technologies

This bill updates Massachusetts law to address child exploitation involving new technologies like artificial intelligence. It defines AI-generated images of children, deepfakes, and "child-like sex dolls" as illegal, expanding existing protections to cover digital content. Offenders face increased prison sentences (up to 40 years for repeat offenses) and must pay victim restitution for counseling and legal costs. The law also establishes a task force to monitor technology risks and funds victim support services including counseling and legal aid.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties for AI/deepfake child exploitation, mandates restitution, establishes task force to strengthen protections against emerging criminal threats in criminal justice.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts AI-generated child exploitation content and defines deepfakes as illegal, imposing penalties for misuse of emerging technology.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Victims' Rights Artificial Intelligence

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 3605: An Act protecting minors from the creation of computer-generated child sexual abuse visual materials

This bill (HD 3605) makes it a crime to create computer-generated images or videos that falsely appear to depict minors in sexually abusive situations, with sexual intent. It specifically targets digital material designed to look authentic, such as AI-generated images. Offenders face penalties including up to 10 years in prison, fines up to $50,000, or both. The law directly affects individuals creating such material, expanding existing protections to cover computer-generated content that could be mistaken for real child sexual abuse material.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates new criminal offense to protect minors from AI-generated CSAM, strengthening legal protections in criminal justice without expanding punishment beyond standard penalties.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill criminalizes AI-generated CSAM, restricting a harmful technology application. Explicitly targets misuse of AI in creating deceptive content, aligning with 'restrict' indicator.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 16, 2025

S 2633: An Act relative to AI-generated child sexual abuse material

Senate, October 16, 2025 -- The committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 48) of Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to AI-generated child sexual abuse material, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2633).

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill targets AI-generated CSAM via cybersecurity measures, aligning with regulating tech for child safety and digital protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity

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