May 12, 2026
Call to Action: Sign-on to Oppose Consumer Data Privacy Bills
Proposed Consumer Data Privacy legislation will make it harder and more costly for your small business to reach customers online and conduct market analysis. Join the growing list of Massachusetts employers opposed to this harmful legislation by signing on to our coalition letter.
RAM continues to participate in a collation of business groups opposing the Consumer Data Privacy bills pending before the Massachusetts Legislature. While we support a comprehensive approach to consumer data protection aligned with other states, we remain concerned that H.4746 and S.2516, as currently drafted, could place Massachusetts employers at a competitive disadvantage and lead to unintended consequences for both businesses and consumers.
With the House expected to act in the coming months on an unreleased redraft of H.4746—currently under review by the House Ways and Means Committee—the coalition has prepared and is circulating this opposition sign-on letter for consideration by all employers. RAM respectfully requests that all members review the letter and consider signing-on.
It is critical that lawmakers hear directly from employers in their districts to fully understand the impact of this issue and that there is broad based support for making the necessary revisions to the current proposals. Our goal is to have as many businesses—both large and small—and industries on the letter as we can to demonstrate the depth and scope of our concerns.
After reviewing this letter, members can add their names using this form: Massachusetts Business Leaders Data Privacy Letter Sign-On. Members choosing to sign on are also kindly asked to let me know that they will be doing so.
To learn more about the issue of data privacy and the impacts this legislation will have on retailers large and small, please click here to read a summary of industry concerns.
Thank you in advance for your consideration of this request and for your support. If you have any questions, please contact RAM General Counsel Ryan Kearney at 617-523-1900 or via email at [email protected].
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FOR MAIN STREET MATTERS TOUR
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RAM is partnering with NFIB, the MA Restaurant Association and local Chambers of Commerce to bring the Main Street Matters Tour to your area. Businesses are the backbone of our economy and your voice matters. The Main Street Matters Tour brings together business leaders from across the region to discuss the real challenges you’re facing, connect with fellow employers, and gain insight into the latest developments on Beacon Hill.
This is your chance to engage in meaningful conversation on the issues impacting your business; hear directly from leading statewide business advocates; and understand how you can influence policy decisions that affect your bottom line.
While designed with small businesses in mind, this conversation is critical for employers of all sizes.
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Southeastern MA:
May 19th ~ 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Tri-Town Chamber Of Commerce Office
280 School St Ste L100, Mansfield
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North Central MA:
May 20th ~ 8:30 am - 10:00 am
North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce
860 South St., Fitchburg
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South of Worcester:
May 28th ~ 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce
670 Linwood Ave Ste 5 Bldg A, Whitinsville
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More dates and locations to be announced.
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