H 4746
An Act establishing the Massachusetts consumer data privacy act
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Bill overview
This bill establishes the Massachusetts Consumer Data Privacy Act, aiming to protect consumer data privacy within the state. It outlines key definitions, including ‘Affirmative Consent,’ and grants consumers rights regarding their personal data, such as the right to access, correct, and delete it. The act also imposes obligations on controllers and processors regarding data security and transparency, and establishes a framework for data protection assessments.
Key provisions
- Defines key terms such as ‘Affirmative Consent,’ ‘Controller,’ and ‘Processor’ to establish a clear legal framework.
- Grants consumers rights to access, correct, and delete their personal data.
- Requires controllers to obtain ‘Affirmative Consent’ for certain data processing activities.
- Establishes data protection assessment requirements for controllers processing sensitive data.
- Imposes obligations on processors regarding data security and compliance with controller instructions.
- Creates a mechanism for consumers to report potential violations of the act.
- Prohibits the sale of precise geolocation data and sensitive data without explicit consumer consent.
- Establishes a timeline for completing initial data protection assessments and implementing browser privacy settings.
Who is affected
- Consumers in Massachusetts
- Businesses operating in Massachusetts
- Businesses that target consumers in Massachusetts
- Controllers of personal data
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Primary sponsor
the Internet and Cybersecurity Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology
Cosponsors
Aaron L. Saunders
Adam J. Scanlon
Adrian C. Madaro
Adrianne Pusateri Ramos
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An Act establishing the Massachusetts consumer data privacy act
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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.4746
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 11/17/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity |
| 11/17/2025 | House | New draft of H78, H80, H86, H96, H103 and H104 |
| 11/17/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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