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MA S1235

MA S1235
Limiting the retention of fingerprints


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Introduced
04/15/2015
In Committee
04/07/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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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