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State
Massachusetts
Bill Number
H77
Status
Introduced
Risk Level
Medium
Category
Comprehensive
Last Action
Dec 24, 2025
Last Verified
May 4, 2026
Data Updated
May 4, 2026
What do these statuses mean?▼
Introduced— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
Affected Industries
TechnologyCybersecurity
What This Means
Bill H77 aims to address AI responsibility in Massachusetts. This analysis is preliminary, with specifics pending the full bill text.
Key Provisions
Preliminary overview of AI responsibility in Massachusetts
Latest Legislative Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 49)
Name
Role
Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr.
Primary
F. Jay Barrows
Primary
Michael S. Day
Primary
Tricia Farley-BouvierD
Primary
Adrianne Pusateri RamosD
Cosponsor
Alan SilviaD
Cosponsor
Angelo L. D'Emilia
Cosponsor
Bridget PlouffeD
Cosponsor
Chynah TylerD
Cosponsor
Danillo A. Sena
Cosponsor
David F. DeCosteR
Cosponsor
David Henry Argosky LeBoeufD
Cosponsor
Donald H. WongR
Cosponsor
Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr.
Cosponsor
Erika UyterhoevenD
Cosponsor
James Arciero
Cosponsor
James B. Eldridge
Cosponsor
James K. Hawkins
Cosponsor
James M. Cantwell
Cosponsor
Kevin G. HonanD
Cosponsor
Kevin J. Kuros
Cosponsor
Kimberly N. Ferguson
Cosponsor
Kristin E. KassnerD
Cosponsor
Lindsay N. SabadosaD
Cosponsor
Margaret R. ScarsdaleD
Cosponsor
Marjorie C. DeckerD
Cosponsor
Mathew Muratore
Cosponsor
Michael J. RodriguesD
Cosponsor
Michelle L. BadgerD
Cosponsor
Michelle M. DuBoisD
Cosponsor
Natalie M. HigginsD
Cosponsor
Nick CollinsD
Cosponsor
Patricia A. Duffy
Cosponsor
Patricia A. Haddad
Cosponsor
Patrick Joseph KearneyD
Cosponsor
Paul K. FrostR
Cosponsor
Paul R. Heroux
Cosponsor
Richard G. Wells, Jr.
Cosponsor
Samantha Montaño
Cosponsor
Simon CataldoD
Cosponsor
Steven S. HowittR
Cosponsor
Steven Ultrino
Cosponsor
Susannah M. WhippsI
Cosponsor
Tara T. HongD
Cosponsor
Theodore C. Speliotis
Cosponsor
Thomas W. MoakleyD
Cosponsor
Timothy R. Whelan
Cosponsor
Vincent Lawrence Dixon
Cosponsor
William F. MacGregor
Cosponsor
Compliance Checklist
Prepare for AI use regulations Who: Businesses using AI in Massachusetts Deadline: Not specified Penalty: Compliance issues
Full Legal Analysis
Bill H77, titled 'Fostering Artificial Intelligence Responsibility,' seeks to address AI use in Massachusetts. This analysis is based on limited information and cannot provide specific details about the bill's provisions, requirements, or prohibitions. Further details will be available upon release of the full bill text.
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