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MA H1658

Relative to global positioning system technology and public employees


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

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to regulate the use of global positioning technology for the tracking of public employees. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill regulates the use of global positioning system (GPS) technology for tracking public employees in Massachusetts. The key provisions are: (1) the Commonwealth and its political subdivisions cannot use GPS or similar technology to monitor or track public employees, unless the implementation and terms of use are mutually agreed upon in a collective bargaining agreement; and (2) in the absence of a collective bargaining agreement, the implementation and use of such technology is subject to the provisions of Massachusetts General Law chapter 7, sections 52-56, which govern the procurement of goods and services by state agencies.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4481 (on 05/10/2018)

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