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MA H1877
MA H1877Relative to the use of administrative subpoenas to obtain telephone and internet records without judicial review
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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 use of administrative subpoenas to obtain telephone and internet records without judicial review. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to provide greater transparency and oversight over the use of administrative subpoenas to obtain telephone and internet records without judicial review. It requires the Attorney General and each District Attorney to annually report on various metrics related to their use of these administrative subpoenas, including the number of subpoenas issued, the types of information obtained, and the number of resulting criminal prosecutions and convictions. The reports must be filed publicly to allow for public scrutiny. The bill also allows individuals to compel compliance with the reporting requirements through a court action, and authorizes the court to award reasonable costs and attorney fees if it finds a willful violation of the reporting provision.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4844 (on 06/09/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1877 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1877.pdf |
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