MAH.B. 4354HOT

AI in Criminal Justice Reform Act

Regulates the use of AI tools in the Massachusetts criminal justice system including facial recognition, risk assessment algorithms, and predictive policing. Requires impact assessments, public disclosure, and prohibits sole reliance on AI for sentencing or parole decisions.

Status Timeline

Introduced

In Committee

Passed Chamber

Enacted

Last ActionPassed House, sent to Senate Judiciary Committee

Last Action Date2025-10-20

Key Information

State: Massachusetts
Introduced: 2025-02-15
Status: Passed Chamber

📋 What This Means For You

This bill has passed one chamber and is advancing. There is a meaningful chance it becomes law. Organizations affected by facial recognition, data privacy in Massachusetts should begin evaluating compliance.

Core requirement: Regulates the use of AI tools in the Massachusetts criminal justice system including facial recognition, risk assessment algorithms, and predictive policing.