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S.3175 — MA, US
S.3175 is an AI governance legislation from MA, currently floor vote. The Massachusetts Senate passed Bill S.3175 to be engrossed [2]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2026-07-09.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- floor vote
- Bill status
- passed senate
- Authority / governing body
- MA GC
- Chamber
- senate
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No immediate deadline; effective date would be specified if enacted.
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Enforcement risk score
25
/ 100
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
Intelligence briefs (1)
legislation passed_senate 7/9/2026
MA Senate Bill Targeting Addictive Social Media Feeds Passed to be Engrossed
The Massachusetts Senate passed Bill S.3175 to be engrossed [2].
This development bears on the design and deployment of algorithmic content feeds, particularly for platforms used by minors.
Deadline: No immediate deadline; effective date would be specified if enacted.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is S.3175?
- Massachusetts Senate Bill S.3175, titled "An Act protecting children from addictive social media feeds" [1], recently passed to be engrossed following a 38-2 vote [2]. This development occurred after the bill was reprinted as an amended version of Senate, No. 3164, on July 9, 2026. Primary source →
- Why does S.3175 matter?
- This development bears on the design and deployment of algorithmic content feeds, particularly for platforms used by minors. Primary source →
- Who does S.3175 affect?
- This legislation would primarily affect organizations operating social media platforms that utilize algorithmic content feeds, especially those accessible to or used by children in Massachusetts. The scope encompasses product development teams responsible for algorithm design, legal and compliance functions managing platform policies, and risk management personnel assessing user safety and regulatory adherence. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for S.3175?
- No immediate deadline; effective date would be specified if enacted. Primary source →
- What is the current status of S.3175?
- As of the last published update, S.3175 is at the "floor vote" stage, with bill status "passed senate". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for S.3175?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S3175. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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