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MA S889
MA S889Relative to the use of administrative subpoenas to obtain telephone and internet records without judicial review
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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
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)
Jennifer Benson (D),
Joseph Boncore (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Cynthia Creem (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Cindy Friedman (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Maria Robinson (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2496 (on 02/03/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S889 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S889.pdf |
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