Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
HD 3986: An Act relative to the contracting of digital replicas
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HD 3986 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to the contracting of digital replicas. Primary sponsor: Tackey Chan (Democratic). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 27, 2025): Senate concurred.
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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. 74) of Tackey Chan and others relative to the contracting of digital replicas. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tackey Chan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Norfolk |
| Manny Cruz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Essex |
| Rodney M. Elliott | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Steve Owens | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29th Middlesex |
| Angelo Puppolo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Hampden |
| Lindsay Sabadosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Hampshire |
| Bruce Tarr | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Essex and Middlesex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity