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MA H287

Updating chapter 93H data security protections to include biometric information

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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to protect the privacy and security of biometric information. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill aims to update chapter 93H of Massachusetts' data security laws to include biometric information, such as fingerprints, genetic data, and facial characteristics, as a type of sensitive personal information that must be protected. The bill defines "biometric indicator" and adds it to the list of information covered under the state's data breach notification requirements. This change is intended to help protect the privacy and security of residents' biometric data, which has become increasingly used for identification and authentication purposes.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (45)

Mike Barrett (D),  Jennifer Benson (D),  David Biele (D),  Joseph Boncore (D),  Paul Brodeur (D),  Gerry Cassidy (D),  Mike Connolly (D),  Daniel Cullinane (D),  Josh Cutler (D),  Julian Cyr (D),  Marjorie Decker (D),  Paul Donato (D),  William Driscoll (D),  Carolyn Dykema (D),  Lori Ehrlich (D),  Jamie Eldridge (D),  Dylan Fernandes (D),  Bill Galvin (D),  Denise Garlick (D),  Carmine Gentile (D),  Carlos González (D),  Rich Haggerty (D),  Jim Hawkins (D),  Natalie Higgins (D),  Kate Hogan (D),  Pat Jehlen (D),  Brad Jones (R),  Louis Kafka (D),  John Keenan (D),  Kay Khan (D),  Jack Lewis (D),  Adrian Madaro (D),  John Mahoney (D),  Ron Mariano (D),  Liz Miranda (D),  Mike Moore (D),  Sarah Peake (D),  Denise Provost (D),  Dave Robertson (D),  Maria Robinson (D),  Dave Rogers (D),  Danny Ryan (D),  Tom Stanley (D),  Steve Ultrino (D),  Tommy Vitolo (D), 

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5043 (on 10/26/2020)
(2 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H287
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H287.pdf
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