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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
02/22/2022
02/22/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to audio recordings and written transcripts of phone calls made to the 911 emergency system. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to protect the privacy of 911 callers by designating the audio recordings of 911 calls as private data, while allowing the written transcripts of such calls to be made public upon request. The bill permits the audio recordings to be used for law enforcement investigations and training purposes, but prohibits their release without the express written consent of the caller or a court order finding that the public's right to the recording outweighs the caller's privacy interests. The bill also requires individuals requesting a transcript of a 911 call to pay the actual cost of transcribing the call, in addition to any other applicable costs.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (12)
Mike Day (D)*,
Brian Ashe (D),
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
Dylan Fernandes (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Hannah Kane (R),
Jason Lewis (D),
Dave Muradian (R),
Matt Muratore (R),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1513 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1513.pdf |
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