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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
03/01/2018
03/01/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1284 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1284.pdf |
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