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Introduced
12/28/2023
12/28/2023
In Committee
12/28/2023
12/28/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislationfor legislationfor legislationfor legislationfor legislationfor legislationfor legislationfor legislationfor legislation to protect residents of the Commonwealth from the threat posed by certain foreign adversaries using current or potential future social media companies; and of Marcus S. Vaughn relative to electronic security for certain procurements involving electronic or cyber security equipment components, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2539).
AI Summary
This bill aims to enhance the Commonwealth's cybersecurity through several key provisions:
1. It establishes a Cybersecurity Control Board to adopt and administer a state cybersecurity code, including setting minimum standards for covered entities, creating a cybersecurity accreditation program, and issuing penalties for violations.
2. It creates a Massachusetts Cyber Incident Response Team to coordinate the Commonwealth's response to significant cybersecurity incidents and threats.
3. It requires critical infrastructure owners and operators to report cybersecurity incidents to the Commonwealth Fusion Center.
4. It establishes an Automated Decision Making Control Board to study and regulate the use of automated decision systems by government entities and certain businesses.
5. It creates a Massachusetts Innovation Fund and State Agency Technology Upgrades Account to provide loans to state agencies for technology modernization projects.
6. It prohibits the manufacture, sale, or use of weaponized robotic devices and uncrewed aircraft within the Commonwealth, with limited exceptions.
The bill also expands the definitions of "personal information" and "breach of security" under existing law and makes other changes to strengthen cybersecurity protections for Commonwealth residents.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (21)
James Arena-Derosa (D),
Jay Barrows (R),
Simon Cataldo (D),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Pat Haddad (D),
Chris Hendricks (D),
Steven Howitt (R),
Brad Jones (R),
Hannah Kane (R),
Joe McKenna (R),
Mike Moore (D),
Dave Muradian (R),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Marc Pacheco (D),
Kelly Pease (R),
Jeff Roy (D),
Mike Soter (R),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Marcus Vaughn (R),
Steve Xiarhos (R),
Other Sponsors (1)
Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity (J)
Last Action
No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2539 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2539.pdf |
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