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AI Summary
Bill H78 proposes the Massachusetts Consumer Data Privacy Act. The bill is currently under review in the Massachusetts House of Representatives.
Business Impact
If you handle consumer data in Massachusetts, monitor this bill for potential new privacy requirements.
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
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What This Means
Bill H78, introduced in Massachusetts, aims to establish the Massachusetts Consumer Data Privacy Act. The bill is currently under review, and details will be confirmed upon release of the bill text.
Key Provisions
- The bill is currently under review in the Massachusetts House of Representatives.
Latest Legislative Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4746
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 49)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Michael J. Moran | Primary |
| Michael S. Day | Primary |
| Nicholas A. Boldyga | Primary |
| Tricia Farley-Bouvier D | Primary |
| Adrian C. Madaro D | Cosponsor |
Compliance Checklist
Implement data privacy measures and policies
Who: All businesses handling consumer data
Penalty: Fines for non-compliance
Who: All businesses handling consumer data
Penalty: Fines for non-compliance
Provide consumers with access to their data
Who: Businesses collecting personal data
Penalty: Fines for non-compliance
Who: Businesses collecting personal data
Penalty: Fines for non-compliance
Related & Companion Bills
Massachusetts H80 — Establishing the Comprehensive Massachusetts Consumer Data …
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Massachusetts S33 — Establishing the Comprehensive Massachusetts Consumer Data …
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Massachusetts H104 — Establishing the Massachusetts Data Privacy Act
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Massachusetts S45 — Establishing the Massachusetts Data Privacy Act
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Full Legal Analysis
Bill H78, titled 'Establishing the Massachusetts Consumer Data Privacy Act,' has been introduced in Massachusetts and is currently under review in the House of Representatives. The bill's intent and specific provisions regarding consumer data rights and business obligations await confirmation from the bill text.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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