Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Massachusetts Data Privacy Act Jul 7th, 2026

Key Moments

  • Michael Moran — Michael Moran introduced himself as the House majority leader and lead conferee, then continued opening remarks about the joint committee and the work ahead. He was later referenced by other speakers as a key House counterpart in the conference committee.
  • Tricia Farley-Bouvier — Tricia Farley-Bouvier is recognized as the chair of the relevant committee and praised for her long-standing work on the issue, with speakers also describing her as the House resident expert and a valued committee member.
  • Cynthia Creem — Cynthia Creem is introduced and acknowledged as a key participant in the conference committee discussion, including as the Senate chair. The transcript notes her prior collaboration with the speaker, her role in leading the committee and naming the bills under consideration, and her remarks expressing optimism that the committee can reach a solution quickly after extensive stakeholder outreach. She is also thanked and recognized by other speakers as one of the chairs guiding the discussion.
  • David DeCoste — Identified as Assistant Minority Leader and minority member of the House conference committee.
  • Barry Finegold — Barry Finegold is identified as the chair of the Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technology and is then invited to make brief remarks.
  • Patrick O'Connor — Senator Patrick O'Connor is identified as the Assistant Minority Leader and then speaks in support of the bill, saying he looks forward to working with the conference committee to strengthen rules and regulations governing residents' and consumers' data and its use in the corporate sector.
  • Britney Webb — Introduced as an attorney in the speaker's office who has been working diligently on the bill.