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MA H 5295

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An Act relative to regulation of minors on social media

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

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Did MA H 5295 pass?

Not yet. MA H 5295 is in committee as of 2026-03-23 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-03-23): Senate concurred

What is MA H 5295 about?

By Representative Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael P. Kushmerek for legislation to further regulate social media accounts for persons under 16 years of age. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Who sponsors MA H 5295?

Michael P. Kushmerek is the primary sponsor of MA H 5295.

Description

By Representative Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael P. Kushmerek for legislation to further regulate social media accounts for persons under 16 years of age. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-03-23 — Senate concurred
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Michael P. Kushmerekprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2026-02-26

    Referred to the committee on House Rules

    referral-committee

  2. 2026-03-09

    Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity

    referral-committee

  3. 2026-03-23

    Senate concurred

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5295

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