Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 36: 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
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 36 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate 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. Primary sponsor: Dylan Fernandes (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 12, 2025): Accompanied S43.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 36) of Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation to protect residents from abusive use of their biometric information. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Fernandes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Plymouth and Barnstable |
“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 S43
- Hearing scheduled for 04/09/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity