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MA H3404

MA H3404
Establishing driver privacy protections


summary

Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
04/01/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish driver privacy protections. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill establishes driver privacy protections in Massachusetts. It prohibits the use of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) systems to track or monitor constitutionally protected activities, limits the retention of ALPR data, and restricts the disclosure or access to such data. The bill also regulates the use of toll collection technologies, requiring that they only be used for tolling purposes and that toll data be permanently deleted after 120 days, with exceptions for criminal investigations and toll collection. The bill further restricts law enforcement access to toll and vehicle data without a search warrant or production order, except in cases of emergency. It also provides civil enforcement mechanisms for violations of the law, including the ability to seek damages and injunctive relief.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)

Taxonomy

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Right to Privacy and Access to Government Information
Transportation
  • ‐ General Transportation

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3404 03/15/2023
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3404.pdf 03/15/2023
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