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MA S1241

Relative to consumers and workers


summary

Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to consumers and workers. Labor and Workforce Development.

AI Summary

This bill aims to regulate the use of electronic monitoring by employers in the workplace. It defines key terms like "electronic monitoring," "employee," and "personal data," and outlines the circumstances under which employers can engage in electronic monitoring, including providing prior written notice to employees, customers, and consumers. The bill also establishes privacy protections, prohibiting monitoring in certain private areas and restricting the use and disclosure of personal data collected through electronic monitoring. The bill grants enforcement authority to the Director of the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulations and provides for both administrative fines and private rights of action for violations.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2691 (on 02/14/2022)

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