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MA S889

MA S889
Relative to the use of administrative subpoenas to obtain telephone and internet records without judicial review


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to the use of administrative subpoenas to obtain telephone and internet records without judicial review. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Attorney General and each District Attorney to produce an annual report detailing the use of administrative subpoenas to obtain telephone and internet records without judicial review. The report must include the number of subpoenas issued, the entities subpoenaed, the time periods covered, the types of information requested, and the resulting criminal prosecutions and convictions. The reports must be filed with the legislature and posted publicly online. Failure to comply can result in a court-ordered mandate and the awarding of legal costs to the plaintiff.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (12)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2496 (on 02/03/2020)

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