S301
An Act advancing the economic development of the commonwealth through comprehensive data privacy
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Bill overview
This bill aims to create a comprehensive data privacy law for Massachusetts, focusing on economic development and emerging technologies. It seeks to establish the Massachusetts Information Privacy and Security Act, which would regulate how businesses collect, use, and protect personal data within the state. The goal is to foster innovation and economic growth while safeguarding consumer privacy rights. This legislation builds upon previous attempts to establish similar data privacy protections in Massachusetts.
Key provisions
- Establishes the Massachusetts Information Privacy and Security Act.
- Addresses the collection, use, and protection of personal data.
- Focuses on economic development and emerging technologies.
- Likely includes provisions related to data security and breach notification.
- May establish a regulatory framework for data privacy practices.
Who is affected
- Businesses operating in Massachusetts
- Massachusetts residents
- Data collectors
- Technology companies
- Government agencies
Notable changes
- This bill represents a new attempt to enact comprehensive data privacy legislation in Massachusetts.
- It builds upon previous proposals (S.46, S.227, S.2687) to establish a similar framework.
- The specific details of the law will depend on the final provisions included in the act.
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Primary sponsor
Barry R. Finegold
Cosponsors
Barry R. Finegold
James B. Eldridge
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Bill S.301 194th (Current)
An Act advancing the economic development of the commonwealth through comprehensive data privacy
By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 301) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to establish the Massachusetts Information Privacy and Security Act. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Barry R. Finegold
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.301
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 10/31/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/13/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 11/13/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/13/2025 from 11:00 AM-02:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 12/18/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2885 |
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