06/05/2026
Incredible news! Yesterday, the Massachusetts House of Representatives unanimously passed a comprehensive data privacy bill that includes the full provisions of the Location Shield Act, legislation I filed and have championed to establish a blanket ban on the sale of precise, personal geolocation data and protect the autonomy, privacy, and security of people in our Commonwealth.
Yesterday's vote is a win for everyone in Massachusetts and for all those who come here seeking care, safety, and freedom. That includes those who travel here seeking reproductive care, gender-affirming care, and the freedoms that our Commonwealth upholds. It also holds particular importance for those from marginalized communities - religious minorities, immigrants, domestic violence survivors, people in recovery, and judges and public safety officers who risk their lives to protect us. And it matters for everyone. Every day, each of us produces a digital footprint that currently can be purchased by anyone for the right price. With this legislation, we prevent corporate entities from collecting and weaponizing our personal information in ways that undermine our fundamental freedoms. This legislation ensures that our commitment to personal autonomy is not just a promise but a protection with real meaning. I am proud to have championed the Location Shield Act and to have delivered this protection for our residents. We each deserve to be the author of our own story, and I will continue to make sure our laws reflect that.
Thank you to Speaker Mariano, Chair Michlewitz, Leader Moran, and Representative Tricia Farley-Bouvier for prioritizing this legislation; to my co-filer Rep. Vieira; and to ACLU of Massachusetts, Reproductive Equity Now, et al. for their advocacy on this legislation.
For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/KLGLocationShieldAct2026.