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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the identification of persons involved in automobile and motorcycle accidents by news media organizations. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends the General Laws to prohibit news media organizations from releasing the identity or any identifying information of individuals involved in fatal automobile or motorcycle accidents until the next of kin has been notified by law enforcement. The bill defines "news media organization" and "identifying information," and allows the estate of a deceased individual to bring a civil lawsuit against a news organization that violates the law and seek damages. The purpose of the bill is to protect the privacy of accident victims and their families until they have been properly notified.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4844 (on 06/09/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1549 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1549.pdf |
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