Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 73: An Act relative to filing slander against anonymous parties on the internet
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 73 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to filing slander against anonymous parties on the internet. Primary sponsor: Tackey Chan (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (November 3, 2025): Accompanied a study order, see H4678.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 73) of Tackey Chan relative to filing actions of slander against anonymous parties on the internet. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tackey Chan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Norfolk |
| Rodney M. Elliott | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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 H4678
- Hearing scheduled for 04/09/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity