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MA H1765

MA H1765
Strengthening the upskirting law


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

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to photographing, videotaping or electronically surveilling certain persons. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill aims to strengthen the law against "upskirting" - the act of secretly photographing, videotaping, or electronically surveilling another person who is nude or partially nude, or their sexual/intimate parts, even if clothed, with the intent to invade their privacy. The bill expands the definition of prohibited conduct, increases the penalties for violation, and provides additional protections for victims, such as limiting public access to visual evidence and allowing law enforcement to make warrantless arrests in certain cases. It also includes exceptions for merchants providing dressing room surveillance and for law enforcement acting within their authority.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4844 (on 06/09/2022)

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