Massachusetts 192nd Legislature (2021-2022) Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

S 50 — An Act relative to data security and privacy

Last action — Accompanied a new draft, see S2687

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 29, 2021. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 18% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

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Summary

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 50) of Barry R. Finegold and Linda Dean Campbell for legislation relative to data security and privacy. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a new draft, see S2687

  2. Hearing scheduled for 10/13/2021 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in Virtual Hearing

  3. Hearing scheduled for 10/13/2021 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in Virtual Hearing

  4. Referred to the committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity

  5. House concurred

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 202 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Linda Dean Campbell

Not signed on (202)

202 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does S 50 do?
By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 50) of Barry R. Finegold and Linda Dean Campbell for legislation relative to data security and privacy. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
Who sponsors S 50?
S 50 is sponsored by Barry R. Finegold (Democrat) and Linda Dean Campbell.
What is the current status of S 50?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 29, 2021. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track S 50?
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