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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to social media consumer privacy protection. Labor and Workforce Development.
AI Summary
This bill amends state laws to prohibit educational institutions, including the University of Massachusetts, from requiring students or applicants to disclose login information, add personnel to their personal social media accounts, or reproduce content from their personal social media accounts. It also prohibits employers from taking similar actions with respect to employees and applicants. The bill provides exceptions for investigations or legal proceedings and allows institutions to maintain policies governing the use of their electronic equipment. Aggrieved individuals may seek civil penalties and legal remedies for violations of these protections.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (24)
Mike Barrett (D),
Jennifer Benson (D),
Paul Brodeur (D),
William Crocker (R),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Ken Gordon (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Stephen Hay (D),
Jonathan Hecht (D),
Dan Hunt (D),
Randy Hunt (R),
Patrick Kearney (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Joe McKenna (R),
Leonard Mirra (R),
Becca Rausch (D),
Dave Robertson (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Aaron Vega (D),
Susannah Whipps (I),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H3695 (on 04/25/2019)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1628 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1628.pdf |
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