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MA H1544
Banning the publication of judicial and law enforcement officer addresses
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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 banning the publication of judicial and law enforcement officer addresses. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to prohibit the publication or posting on the internet of the home addresses, unpublished home phone numbers, or personal email addresses of active or retired law enforcement officers, judges, state or county prosecutors, and their spouses and children. The bill establishes criminal penalties for knowing or reckless violations and allows for civil lawsuits by aggrieved parties or the Attorney General, with potential remedies including actual and punitive damages, attorney's fees, and other relief. The purpose is to protect these individuals and their families from harassment or threats to their safety and property.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (18)
Carol Doherty (D)*,
Donnie Berthiaume (R),
Edward Coppinger (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Jessica Giannino (D),
Susan Gifford (R),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Pat Haddad (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Chris Hendricks (D),
Steven Howitt (R),
Patrick Kearney (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D),
Joe McGonagle (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Steve Xiarhos (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4844 (on 06/09/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1544 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1544.pdf |
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