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MA S1284

MA S1284
Limiting the retention of fingerprints


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
03/01/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to limit the retention of fingerprints. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill seeks to limit the retention of fingerprints obtained by state agencies for background checks required under certain Massachusetts laws. It requires the expungement of such fingerprints from state records after the person's employment or service ends, and provides for an optional process for employees with no criminal record to have their fingerprint cards and results expunged from national and state databases. The bill also requires that applicants subject to these background checks be informed about how and by whom their fingerprints will be retained.

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 03/01/2018)

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