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Introduced
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to update penalties and protect electronic privacy. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to enhance the protection of electronic privacy by updating legal procedures for accessing digital information. It defines "electronic device" as anything that allows access to electronic communication, remote computing, or location services, and "location information" as data about an electronic device's whereabouts. The bill clarifies that law enforcement generally needs a warrant, issued by a judge upon probable cause, to obtain various types of electronic records, including user identity, service usage, communication details, stored data, communication content, and location information, from companies providing these services. It also introduces specific requirements for warrants, including detailed descriptions of the records sought, and mandates that customers be notified about warrant requests and information disclosure, though notification can be delayed for up to 90 days if there's a risk of adverse results. Exceptions for immediate danger to life or serious injury are also outlined, requiring subsequent court filing. The bill further establishes reporting requirements for judges and court administrators regarding warrant applications and disclosures, and ensures that illegally obtained information is inadmissible in legal proceedings.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (101)
Sarah Peake (D)*,
Leah Allen (R),
Jim Arciero (D),
Brian Ashe (D),
Cory Atkins (D),
Ruth Balser (D),
Jay Barrows (R),
Jennifer Benson (D),
Nick Boldyga (R),
Michael Brady (D),
Tony Cabral (D),
Thomas Calter (D),
James Cantwell (D),
Gailanne Cariddi (D),
Tackey Chan (D),
Edward Coppinger (D),
Brendan Crighton (D),
Claire Cronin (D),
Josh Cutler (D),
Michael Day (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Stephen DiNatale (D),
Diana Dizoglio (D),
Dan Donahue (D),
Peter Durant (R),
Carolyn Dykema (D),
Lori Ehrlich (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
Ann-Margaret Ferrante (D),
Michael Finn (D),
Linda Forry (D),
Gloria Fox (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Denise Garlick (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Anne Gobi (D),
Ken Gordon (D),
Danielle Gregoire (D),
Pat Haddad (D),
Jonathan Hecht (D),
Paul Heroux (D),
Bradford Hill (R),
Kate Hogan (D),
Kevin Honan (D),
Steven Howitt (R),
Dan Hunt (D),
Randy Hunt (R),
Brad Jones (R),
Louis Kafka (D),
Jay Kaufman (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
John Keenan (D),
John Keenan (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Peter Kocot (D),
Stephen Kulik (D),
Kevin Kuros (R),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Jay Livingstone (D),
James Lyons (R),
Timothy Madden (D),
John Mahoney (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Brian Mannal (D),
Paul Mark (D),
Joe McGonagle (D),
Joe McKenna (R),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Aaron Michlewitz (D),
Leonard Mirra (R),
Dave Muradian (R),
Harold Naughton (D),
Jim O'Day (D),
Keiko Orrall (R),
Alice Peisch (D),
Smitty Pignatelli (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Michael Rodrigues (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Dennis Rosa (D),
Jeff Roy (D),
Byron Rushing (D),
Danny Ryan (D),
Tom Sannicandro (D),
Angelo Scaccia (D),
John Scibak (D),
Frank Smizik (D),
Ellen Story (D),
Bill Straus (D),
Benjamin Swan (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Timothy Toomey (D),
José Tosado (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Aaron Vega (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Jon Zlotnik (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4624 (on 09/22/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H1531 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1531 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1531.pdf |
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