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MA H1776
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Bradley Jones
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AI Summary
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Creates a new criminal offense under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 266, Section 37F, prohibiting phishing activities
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Criminalizes posing as a legitimate business using email, web pages, or other online services with intent to defraud and obtain payment or personal identifying information
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Requires that the impersonation occur without authorization or approval from the business being impersonated
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Penalties include a fine up to $5,000, imprisonment in a house of correction for up to 2.5 years, or both
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Filed by Representative Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (20th Middlesex) on January 14, 2025, with 4 co-sponsors; similar legislation was filed in the 2023-2024 session
Legislative Description
To ban phishing
Last Action
Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order
10/20/2025