H103
An Act to establish the Massachusetts neural data privacy protection act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Massachusetts Neural Data Privacy Protection Act, aims to protect the privacy of individuals’ neural data. It establishes rules regarding the collection, use, and sharing of this sensitive information, which is increasingly generated through technologies like brain-computer interfaces and neuroimaging. The act seeks to give individuals more control over how their neural data is handled and to prevent its misuse. It establishes a framework for regulating this emerging technology.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘neural data’ as information derived from the brain or nervous system.
- Requires informed consent before collecting, using, or sharing neural data.
- Establishes limitations on the types of neural data that can be collected and used.
- Protects individuals from discrimination based on their neural data.
- Creates a process for individuals to access and correct their neural data.
- Specifies penalties for violations of the act.
- Addresses data security and storage requirements.
- Defines a process for the Massachusetts Commissioner of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation to oversee the implementation and enforcement of the act.
Who is affected
- Individuals whose neural data is collected.
- Companies and organizations that collect, use, or share neural data.
- Researchers and developers of neural data technologies.
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Andres X. Vargas
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Bill H.103 194th (Current)
An Act to establish the Massachusetts neural data privacy protection act
By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 103) of Andres X. Vargas and Simon Cataldo for legislation to establish the Massachusetts neural data privacy protection act. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
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Presenters: Andres X. Vargas , Simon Cataldo
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.103
| 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 |
| 3/24/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 04/09/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 7/30/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, November 12, 2025 |
| 11/17/2025 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H4746 |
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