H 4596
An Act establishing a commission to study a statewide credentialing program for digital navigators
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Bill overview
This bill creates a commission to study the possibility of establishing a statewide credentialing program for ‘digital navigators.’ These navigators would help community members access affordable internet, devices, and digital skills. The commission will investigate how to best support these navigators, including funding models and qualifications, and will gather data on existing digital navigation efforts across Massachusetts.
Key provisions
- The commission will study the creation of a statewide credentialing program for digital navigators.
- It will examine how to meet residents’ digital needs and improve digital equity.
- The commission will explore funding options for digital navigation services.
- It will assess current digital navigation initiatives across the Commonwealth.
- The commission will consider qualifications and standards for digital navigators.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts residents
- Community members needing digital assistance
- State agencies
- Digital navigation providers
- Organizations involved in digital equity
Notable changes
- The bill establishes a commission to specifically study and recommend a credentialing program.
- It focuses on addressing digital inequity through digital navigation services.
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Primary sponsor
the Internet and Cybersecurity Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology
Cosponsors
Aaron L. Saunders
Bud L. Williams
Homar Gómez
III John Barrett
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Bill H.4596 194th (Current)
An Act establishing a commission to study a statewide credentialing program for digital navigators
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 3 actions for Bill H.4596
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 10/14/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity |
| 10/14/2025 | House | New draft of H100 |
| 10/14/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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H.100 194th (Current)
An Act establishing a commission to study a statewide credentialing program for digital navigators
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