Massachusetts Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Establish Comprehensive Data Privacy Protection Act
Representatives Andres X. Vargas and David M. Rogers, along with Carmine Lawrence Gentile, have introduced Bill H.83, titled 'An Act to establish the Massachusetts data privacy protection act,' in the Massachusetts General Court. This proposed legislation aims to create a comprehensive framework for data privacy protection within the state. The bill was referred to the Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity on February 16, 2023, with the Senate concurring on the same day. A public hearing was scheduled for October 19, 2023. The reporting date for the bill has been extended multiple times, most recently to May 6, 2024, with a new draft, H4632, accompanying it on May 13, 2024. The legislative process indicates ongoing deliberation and refinement of the proposed data privacy measures. 
