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MA H1672

MA H1672
To ensure backyard privacy

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

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the videotaping or taking of moving digital images of activities in the backyard of certain adjoining residential properties. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill aims to ensure backyard privacy by granting residential property owners and tenants the right to take legal action against any person who installs a video recording device on adjoining property with the intent to harass, annoy, alarm, or threaten the owner or tenant. The bill defines "backyard" as the portion of the property that extends beyond the rear footprint of the residential dwelling. However, the provisions do not apply to law enforcement personnel acting within the scope of their authorized duties.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4517 (on 06/05/2024)

Bill Topics

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Right to Privacy and Access to Government Information
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Civil Law and Procedure
(2 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1672 03/15/2023
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1672.pdf 03/15/2023
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