MA H3473

Bill

Relative to taking or transmitting images of crime victims by first responders

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
01/22/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the taking or transmitting of images of crime victims by first responders. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits first responders from taking or transmitting photographic or digital images of crime, accident, or emergency victims without the consent of the victim or an immediate family member if the victim is unable to consent. First responders are defined as law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians. Violations of these provisions can result in a fine of up to $2,000 and/or up to 1 year of imprisonment.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Joseph Wagner (D), James Welch (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5081 (on 11/12/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3473

(5 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3473
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3473.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1383	To enhance the rights of crime victims in the commonwealth	Accompanied a study order, see H5148	Similar To
H3410	Relative to the disclosure of visual images of a person without his or her consent	Accompanied a study order, see H5081	Similar To
H5081	Study Order	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
S1041	To enhance the rights of crime victims in the Commonwealth	Accompanied a study order, see S2953	Similar To
S1671	To ensure timely restitution payments to victims of crime	Accompanied a study order, see S2549	Similar To

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MA H3473

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