Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 44: An Act to protect against election misinformation
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 44 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to protect against election misinformation. Primary sponsor: Mike Moore (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (October 16, 2025): Accompanied a new draft, see S2631.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 44) of Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to deceptive and fraudulent deepfakes in election communications. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Moore | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second 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 new draft, see S2631
- Hearing rescheduled to 09/11/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to include Virtual
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity