S 49
An Act relative to cybersecurity and artificial intelligence
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Bill overview
This bill requires Massachusetts public employees to undergo annual cybersecurity training. The emergency preamble indicates that the training is needed immediately to protect public safety. The bill is intended to enhance cybersecurity practices within state government by addressing potential vulnerabilities related to artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies. It is related to existing cybersecurity legislation.
Key provisions
- Requires annual cybersecurity training for all Massachusetts public employees.
- The training aims to improve the state’s overall cybersecurity posture.
- The training will be overseen by the committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
- The bill is accompanied by Senate Bill 39, which addresses protecting sensitive personal information.
- The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means.
- The bill was heard on April 9, 2025.
- The bill is related to previous cybersecurity legislation.
- The bill was concurred by the House on February 27, 2025.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts public employees
- State government agencies
- The cybersecurity committee
Notable changes
- Establishes a requirement for ongoing cybersecurity training.
- Builds upon existing cybersecurity legislation in Massachusetts.
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Primary sponsor
Michael O. Moore
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
Michael O. Moore
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Bill S.49 194th (Current)
An Act relative to cybersecurity and artificial intelligence
By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 49) of Michael O. Moore and James B. Eldridge for legislation to implement annual statewide public employee cybersecurity training. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Michael O. Moore Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means Special Attachments: Senators committee vote
Emergency Preamble
Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to further regulate cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public safety.
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.49
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 3/24/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 04/09/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 5/12/2025 | Senate | Accompanied by S39 |
| 5/12/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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