Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1626: An Act preventing rampant online technological exploitation and criminal trafficking
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 1626 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act preventing rampant online technological exploitation and criminal trafficking. Primary sponsor: Manny Cruz (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 26, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Cruz of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1626) of Manny Cruz relative to preventing rampant online technological exploitation and criminal trafficking and establishing a special commission (including members of the General Court) to examine sentencing for criminal online technological exploitation. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Essex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)
- Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on The Judiciary