S 2821·MA·senate
An Act protecting the privacy of social care information.
Reported by CommitteeFiled Jan 7, 2026
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
Latest Action
Senate: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
Jan 7, 2026
Summary
The bill adds Chapter 93M to Massachusetts law to protect information about individuals’ social‑care needs stored in closed‑loop referral systems. It bars participating organizations from selling, licensing, or using that data for any purpose beyond the original reason without the person’s written consent, and sets a $1,000 civil penalty for each violation. The attorney general will enforce the penalties and may issue implementing rules.
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