Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 39: An Act protecting sensitive personal information from breaches and other cybersecurity incidents
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 39 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act protecting sensitive personal information from breaches and other cybersecurity incidents. Primary sponsor: Barry Finegold (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 12, 2025): Accompanied S49.
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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. 39) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to protect sensitive personal information from breaches and other cybersecurity incidents by creating a Massachusetts Cyber Incident Response Team. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barry Finegold | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second 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
- Accompanied S49
- 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