Bill > H1617

This bill amends Chapter 263 of General Laws by adding a new section that requires law enforcement officers to electronically record all interviews, inquiries, questioning, and interrogations of individuals conducted at police stations, courthouses, correctional facilities, community correctional facilities, or other government premises or structured settings, and to maintain a complete copy of these recordings, making them available to the person recorded. Crucially, any oral, written, or sign language statement obtained from a person under these circumstances that is not electronically recorded will not be allowed as evidence in any grand jury or criminal proceeding, meaning it cannot be used against the individual in court.