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Introduced
04/15/2015
04/15/2015
In Committee
04/07/2016
04/07/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to limit the retention of fingerprints. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 167A of Chapter 6 to require state agencies to expunge (destroy or remove) fingerprints that were originally collected for background checks mandated by specific laws (Chapter 459 of the Acts of 2012, as amended by Chapter 77 of the Acts of 2013, or Chapter 234 of the Acts of 2014) once the individual's employment or service requiring that background check has ended. Additionally, individuals undergoing such background checks must be informed about the purpose and duration of the retention of their fingerprints.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 04/07/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1235 | 04/16/2015 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1235.pdf | 04/16/2015 |
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