Massachusetts has passed new privacy legislation that establishes a comprehensive ban on the sale of consumers' precise location data by companies operating within the state.

The bill creates sweeping restrictions that would prevent businesses and startups from monetizing detailed location information collected from residents. The legislation represents one of the most significant state-level privacy measures targeting location data practices.

The new law is expected to have broad implications for technology companies, data brokers, and other businesses that currently generate revenue through location data sales. Companies will need to adjust their data handling practices to comply with the Massachusetts requirements.

The legislation comes amid growing national concern over digital privacy and data protection, with various states considering similar measures to restrict how personal information can be collected and sold by private companies.