MA S2056

Bill

Relative to the cybersecurity of the internet connected devices and autonomous vehicles

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
07/28/2020

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to the cybersecurity of the internet connected devices and autonomous vehicles. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill aims to enhance the cybersecurity of internet-connected devices (also known as "Internet of Things" or IoT devices) and autonomous vehicles. It amends the existing Chapter 93H of the Massachusetts General Laws by adding definitions for "IoT device" and "IoT Personal Data." The bill also requires the Department of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation to adopt regulations to safeguard the personal information and IoT personal data of Massachusetts residents collected by IoT devices and autonomous vehicles. The regulations must align with federal standards and account for factors such as the size, resources, and type of business of the person or entity manufacturing these devices and vehicles.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Cynthia Creem (D),

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 07/28/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2056

(6 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2056
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2056.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H2690	Ensuring cyber security in the Commonwealth	Accompanied a study order, see H5103	Similar To
H2991	Limiting autonomous driving capabilities to zero emission and electric vehicles	Accompanied a study order, see H4772	Similar To
H3013	To promote the safe integration of autonomous vehicles into the transportation system of the Commonwealth	Accompanied a study order, see H4772	Similar To
S1822	Relative to cybersecurity insurance preference in state contracts	Accompanied a study order, see S2569	Similar To
S2115	To promote the safe integration of autonomous vehicles into the transportation system of the Commonwealth	Accompanied a study order, see S2560	Similar To
S315	Relative to cybersecurity education in schools	Accompanied a study order, see S2538	Similar To

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