Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 301: An Act advancing the economic development of the commonwealth through comprehensive data privacy
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 301 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act advancing the economic development of the commonwealth through comprehensive data privacy. Primary sponsor: Barry Finegold (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (December 18, 2025): Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2885.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 301) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to establish the Massachusetts Information Privacy and Security Act. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barry Finegold | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Essex and Middlesex |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
“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 (under JR10), see S2885
- Hearing rescheduled to 11/13/2025 from 11:00 AM-02:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 11/13/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies