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6/26/23, 1:00 PM - Committee Hearing: Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure, B-2 and Virtual

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Date/Time: 6/26/23 1:00 PM
Location: B-2 and Virtual
Committee: Joint Committee on Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure (JCP)
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Data Privacy, Technology, and Animal-related matters

The public is invited to participate in this hearing. Written testimony is encouraged in lieu of or in addition to oral testimony; and may be submitted via email to jointcmte-consumerprotection@malegislature.gov or mailed to the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure at 24 Beacon Street, Room 42, Boston, MA 02133. Please include the bill number and “Testimony” in the subject line of the email. The Committee will accept written testimony on any bill up until such is acted on. Registration is not required to submit written testimony. 

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Related files:
Written Testimony: Progressive Mass Testimony in Support of HB357/SB148
Related to HB357 (HD3698) - Rep. Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D) - An Act protecting reproductive health access, LGBTQ lives, religious liberty, and freedom of movement by banning the sale of cell phone location information
Related to SB148 (SD1857) - Sen. Cynthia Stone Creem (D) - An Act protecting reproductive health access, LGBTQ lives, religious liberty, and freedom of movement by banning the sale of cell phone location information

Written Testimony: Progressive Mass. Testimony in Support of HB357 & SB148
Related to HB357 (HD3698) - Rep. Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D) - An Act protecting reproductive health access, LGBTQ lives, religious liberty, and freedom of movement by banning the sale of cell phone location information
Related to SB148 (SD1857) - Sen. Cynthia Stone Creem (D) - An Act protecting reproductive health access, LGBTQ lives, religious liberty, and freedom of movement by banning the sale of cell phone location information

Written Testimony: ACLU Testimony in Support of HB357 & SB148
Related to HB357 (HD3698) - Rep. Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D) - An Act protecting reproductive health access, LGBTQ lives, religious liberty, and freedom of movement by banning the sale of cell phone location information
Related to SB148 (SD1857) - Sen. Cynthia Stone Creem (D) - An Act protecting reproductive health access, LGBTQ lives, religious liberty, and freedom of movement by banning the sale of cell phone location information

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Speaker List:

  • Sen. Cynthia Creem
    Role: Senator, mentioned in relation to SB 148

  • Rep. Lipper-Garabedian
    Role: Representative, testified regarding HB 357 and SB 148

  • Cecelia Doucette
    Role: Director of Massachusetts For Safe Technology

  • Helen Walker
    Role: Advocate with Massachusetts For Safe Technology

  • Joyce Kahakalau
    Role: Secretary of New England Pet Grooming Professionals, owner of Tranquil Paws LLC

  • Annemarie Morawiak
    Role: President of the Massachusetts Veterinary Technician Association

  • Amanda Cloutier
    Role: Credentialed Veterinary Technologist

  • Kade Crockford
    Role: Director of the Technology for Liberty Program, ACLU of Massachusetts

  • Rep. Lindsay Sabadosa
    Role: Representative, discussed HB 386

  • Rep. Owens
    Role: Representative, discussed HB 386

  • Cindy Rowe
    Role: Member of Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action

  • Rabbi Jonah Steinberg
    Role: Regional Director, Anti Defamation League's New England office

  • Thomas Kadri
    Role: Law Professor, University of Georgia, Director at Cornell's Clinic to End Tech Abuse

  • Sheila Ramirez
    Role: Director of Health Policy and Government Relations, Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund of Massachusetts

  • Emily Niejadlik
    Role: Registered Nurse, Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts

  • Cara Callahan
    Role: Abortion Rights Activist, Co-founder at Tides for Reproductive Freedom

  • Rep. Keefe
    Role: Representative

  • Arlene Isaacson
    Role: Co-chair, Massachusetts GLBTQ Political Caucus

  • Taylor Bellfield
    Role: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Advocacy Consultant with Transhealth

  • Justin Sherman
    Role: Senior Fellow, Duke University's Sanford School of Public Policy

  • Caitlin Chin
    Role: Privacy Policy Researcher, Center for Strategic and International Studies

  • Claire Teylouni
    Role: Representative of Reproductive Equity Now

  • Kate Glynn
    Role: Co-Chair, Board of Directors of the Abortion Rights Fund of Western Massachusetts

  • Dr. Lolly Delli-Bovi
    Role: Medical Director, Women's Health Services in Brookline

  • Nasser Eledroos
    Role: Representative of Color of Change

  • Bridget Quinn
    Role: Legislative Director, Mass AFL-CIO

  • Paul Roberts
    Role: Founder of SecuRepairs

  • Janet Domenitz
    Role: Director, MASSPIRG

  • Gay Gordon-Byrne
    Role: Executive Director, The Repair Association

  • Rep. Chan
    Role: Representative

  • Nicole Gill
    Role: Cofounder and Executive Director, Accountable Tech

  • Megan Iorio
    Role: Senior Counsel, Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC)

  • Julie Bernstein
    Role: Representative of Digital 4th

  • Hayley Tsukayama
    Role: Senior Legislative Activist, Electronic Frontier Foundation

  • Jonathan Norris
    Role: Attorney, Disconnect Inc.

  • Jelani Drew-Davi
    Role: Director of Campaigns, Kairos Action

  • Andrew Kingman
    Role: Representative, State Privacy and Security Coalition

  • Dustin Brighton
    Role: Member, Repair Done Right Coalition

  • Hunter Hamberlin
    Role: State Policy Manager, Taxpayers Protection Alliance

  • Michael McKenna
    Role: Vice President, United Ag & Turf United Construction Forestry

  • Caleb Williamson
    Role: State Public Policy Council, ACT The App Association

  • Margaret Durkin
    Role: Executive Director, Mid Atlantic TechNet

  • Kipp McGuire
    Role: Director of Government Affairs, North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA)

  • Walter Alcorn
    Role: Vice President, Environmental Affairs And Industry Sustainability, Consumer Technology Association

  • Mike Blank
    Role: Representative, CTIA

  • David Webb
    Role: Founder, Hamilton Computer Repairs

  • Danielle Bays
    Role: Senior Analyst for Cap Protection and Policy, Humane Society of the United States

  • Allison Blanck
    Role: Representative, Animal Rescue League of Boston

  • Nicholas Dodman
    Role: Representative, Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association (HSVMA)

  • Alexander Castillo
    Role: Owner, DigiTech Electronic Solutions

Bill List:

  • SB 148 and HB 357: Location Shield Act focused on banning the sale of cell phone location data.

  • SB 155 & SB 156: Related to investigating wireless radiation impacts and protecting children from handheld devices.

  • HB 310: Legislation regarding the regulation of pet groomers.

  • SB 207 and HB 332: Related to regulating the practice and licensure of veterinary technicians.

  • HB 386: An act relative to consumer health data.

  • HB 360 and SB 142: Digital right to repair bills.

  • SB 190: Legislation prohibiting feline declawing, except for medical necessity reasons.

  • SB 218 and HB 57: Unmentioned specifics but included by Andrew Kingman possibly touching on privacy considerations.

Synopsis:

The committee hearing began with a discussion led by Sen. Cynthia Creem and Rep. Lipper-Garabedian about SB 148 and HB 357, known as the Location Shield Act. This legislation aims to ban the sale of cell phone location data, aligning with recent privacy concerns, especially following the Dobbs decision that affected reproductive rights. They emphasized the importance of safeguarding individual privacy against unscrupulous data brokers who can sell sensitive data to third parties, including potential bad actors.

Further testimony in support of the Location Shield Act came from Kade Crockford of the ACLU of Massachusetts, Cindy Rowe from the Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action, and Rabbi Jonah Steinberg from the Anti-Defamation League. Concerns were raised about how data sales make it easier to target vulnerable groups such as religious minorities and LGBTQ+ communities. Dr. Lolly Delli-Bovi and other health professionals like Emily Niejadlik from Planned Parenthood stressed the risk location data poses to those seeking or providing reproductive health care, while Taylor Bellfield, representing Transhealth, echoed similar concerns affecting the transgender community.

Rep. Sabadosa and Rep. Owens introduced HB 386, which focuses on consumer health data privacy. They highlighted the unchecked sale of health-related data by brokers and its intrusive implications on individuals seeking medical assistance. Their statements underscored the need for a firm regulatory framework, a sentiment supported by a multitude of witnesses including privacy experts and advocates like Sheila Ramirez and Megan Iorio.

In another segment, Cecelia Doucette and Helen Walker testified in favor of SB 155 and SB 156, regarding concerns about wireless radiation and protections for children against wireless devices. Followed by Joyce Kahakalau, who spoke against HB 310, arguing that forming a board to regulate pet groomers was unnecessary and could be burdensome.

Veterinary professionals like Annemarie Morawiak and Amanda Cloutier backed SB 207 and HB 332, pushing for standardized credentials for veterinary technicians to ensure high-quality medical care for pets, contrasting with the unregulated status quo.

Opposition arose over HB 360 and SB 142, with representatives like Dustin Brighton and Michael McKenna voicing concerns about potential security threats and business impacts related to the right to repair legislation. However, advocates like Paul Roberts, Janet Domenitz, and defenders such as David Webb stressed that easing repair restrictions is crucial for consumers and small businesses fighting the planned obsolescence. Repair shop owners, including Alexander Castillo, highlighted the financial savings and environmental benefits supportive measures would bring.

Finally, SB 190 sought to ban feline declawing except for medical reasons, as argued by Danielle Bays and Nicholas Dodman, reflecting a growing understanding of the procedure's detrimental impact on animal welfare. The complex array of testimonials underscored a persistent push towards data privacy and consumer rights, amidst a myriad of concerns involving technology, health, and ethical animal treatment, presenting the committee with a broad range of legislative considerations.