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S.3164 — MA, US
S.3164 is an AI governance legislation from MA, currently floor vote. Massachusetts Senate Bill S.3164 advanced from committee with a recommendation to pass [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2026-07-02.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- floor vote
- Bill status
- in committee
- Authority / governing body
- Massachusetts General Court
- Chamber
- senate
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — effective immediately upon enactment if passed.
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Enforcement risk score
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Hypothetical or aspirational; no enforcement signal yet.
Intelligence briefs (1)
legislation in_committee 7/2/2026
Massachusetts Senate Bill S.3164 Advances for Algorithmic Design Review
Massachusetts Senate Bill S.3164 advanced from committee with a recommendation to pass [1].
This development bears on algorithmic design choices and responsible AI deployment for social media platforms targeting minors.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — effective immediately upon enactment if passed.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is S.3164?
- Massachusetts Senate Bill S.3164, titled 'An Act protecting children from addictive social media feeds,' was reported out of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means on July 2, 2026, with a recommendation that it ought to pass as a new draft [1]. The bill, which originated as Senate Bill No. 30, has been placed in the Orders of the Day for further Senate consideration [1]. Primary source →
- Why does S.3164 matter?
- This development bears on algorithmic design choices and responsible AI deployment for social media platforms targeting minors. Primary source →
- Who does S.3164 affect?
- Social media companies utilizing AI-driven content delivery algorithms are primarily within scope. Organizations whose services or platforms are accessed by minors in Massachusetts, and whose AI systems may contribute to user engagement patterns, could be affected. This impacts product development, legal, and compliance functions. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for S.3164?
- No fixed deadline — effective immediately upon enactment if passed. Primary source →
- What is the current status of S.3164?
- As of the last published update, S.3164 is at the "floor vote" stage, with bill status "in committee". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for S.3164?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S3164. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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