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H 4637·MA·house

An Act relative to civil rights and technology

Reported by CommitteeFiled Oct 23, 2025
Sponsor: Joint Committee on the Judiciary
Latest Action

House: Read second, amended (as recommended by the committee on House Ways and Means)

May 20, 2026

Summary

The bill makes it illegal for anyone to make, sell, possess, or operate a robotic device that has a weapon attached, imposing prison terms and fines. It also bans using such devices to threaten, harass, or restrain people, while allowing limited law‑enforcement use with warrants and requiring public reporting. Exemptions apply to the military, defense contractors with waivers, and certain educational or testing activities.

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