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MA H 102

in committee

An Act relative to protecting the residents of the Commonwealth

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · lower

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Did MA H 102 pass?

Not yet. MA H 102 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-02-12): Accompanied a study order, see H5072

What is MA H 102 about?

By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 102) of Michael J. Soter and others for legislation to protect residents of the Commonwealth from the threat posed by certain foreign adversaries using current or potential future social media companies. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Who sponsors MA H 102?

Michael J. Soter is the primary sponsor of MA H 102, joined by 3 cosponsors.

Description

By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 102) of Michael J. Soter and others for legislation to protect residents of the Commonwealth from the threat posed by certain foreign adversaries using current or potential future social media companies. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-02-12 — Accompanied a study order, see H5072
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Michael J. Soterprimary
  • Steven George Xiarhoscosponsor
  • Hannah Kanecosponsor
  • Carmine Lawrence Gentilecosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-02-12

    Accompanied a study order, see H5072

  2. 2025-06-30

    Hearing scheduled for 07/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

  3. 2025-02-27

    Senate concurred

  4. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity

    referral-committee

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H102

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