H 1754
An Act establishing an internet bill of rights
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Bill overview
This bill, known as an ‘Internet Bill of Rights,’ aims to establish protections for individuals regarding the processing of their personal data and the free movement of that data online. It seeks to ensure that people have greater control over their information and how it’s used by internet service providers and other online entities. The bill is currently under consideration by the Massachusetts legislature’s Judiciary Committee.
Key provisions
- Protections for personal data processing.
- Guarantees the free movement of personal data.
- Aims to increase individual control over personal information online.
- Addresses concerns about data privacy and security.
- Currently under review by the Massachusetts Judiciary Committee.
Who is affected
- Individuals using the internet.
- Internet service providers.
- Businesses that collect and process personal data.
- Residents of Massachusetts.
Notable changes
- The bill establishes a framework for data privacy and control.
- It builds upon previous attempts to create similar legislation in Massachusetts.
- The specific details of the protections are still being developed through committee hearings.
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Primary sponsor
Russell E. Holmes
Cosponsor
Russell E. Holmes
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Bill H.1754 194th (Current)
An Act establishing an internet bill of rights
By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1754) of Russell E. Holmes relative to providing for protections in the processing of personal data and the free movement of personal data. The Judiciary.
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Presenter: Russell E. Holmes
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Bill History
Displaying 8 actions for Bill H.1754
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 7/15/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 7/15/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-08:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 10/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-08:00 PM in A-2 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/26/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) |
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