Massachusetts 190th Legislature (2017-2018) Status: In Committee 6 D cosponsors

H 1985 — An Act updating chapter 93H data security protections to include biometric information

Last action — Read second and ordered to a third reading

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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 190th Legislature (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

By Mr. Mariano of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1985) of Ronald Mariano and others for legislation to protect the privacy and security of biometric information. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

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Action History

  1. Read second and ordered to a third reading

  2. Rules suspended

  3. Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting

  4. Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling

  5. Hearing scheduled for 05/16/2017 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in A-1

  6. Senate concurred

  7. Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

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1 sponsors · 13 co-sponsors · 190 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (13)

Not signed on (190)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 1985 do?
By Mr. Mariano of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1985) of Ronald Mariano and others for legislation to protect the privacy and security of biometric information. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Who sponsors H 1985?
H 1985 is sponsored by Ronald Mariano (Democrat), José F. Tosado, Denise Provost, David M. Rogers (Democrat), Jay R. Kaufman, Jennifer E. Benson, Marjorie C. Decker (Democrat), Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr. (Democrat), Kay Khan, Michelle M. DuBois (Democrat), Harold P. Naughton, Jr., Alice Hanlon Peisch (Democrat), Stephan Hay, and Josh S. Cutler.
What is the current status of H 1985?
This bill died with 190th Legislature (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track H 1985?
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