Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 96: An Act to provide accountability in the use of biometric recognition technology and comprehensive enforcement
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 96 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to provide accountability in the use of biometric recognition technology and comprehensive enforcement. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (November 17, 2025): Accompanied a new draft, see H4746.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 96) of David M. Rogers and Andres X. Vargas relative to the use of biometric recognition technology. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Rogers | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24th Middlesex |
| Andy Vargas | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd 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 new draft, see H4746
- Reporting date extended to Wednesday, November 12, 2025
- 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