H100
An Act establishing a commission to study a statewide credentialing program for digital navigators
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Bill overview
This bill creates a special commission to investigate and study the need for a statewide credentialing program for ‘digital navigators.’ The commission will examine the inequities in digital access and explore how to effectively recruit and train individuals to help people navigate digital resources. The goal is to develop recommendations for a standardized program to improve digital literacy and access across Massachusetts.
Key provisions
- Establish a special commission to study digital navigator credentialing.
- Investigate inequities in digital access within the state.
- Assess recruitment and implementation strategies for digital navigators.
- Consider the role of Advanced Information Technology and Cybersecurity.
- The commission will include members of the General Court.
Who is affected
- Residents of Massachusetts
- Individuals with limited digital access
- Digital navigators
- The General Court
- Advanced Information Technology and Cybersecurity professionals
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Primary sponsor
Lindsay N. Sabadosa
Cosponsors
Aaron L. Saunders
Bud L. Williams
Homar Gómez
III John Barrett
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Bill H.100 194th (Current)
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.
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Presenter: Lindsay N. Sabadosa
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.100
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/30/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/14/2025 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H4596 |
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H.4596 194th (Current)
An Act establishing a commission to study a statewide credentialing program for digital navigators
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