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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to audio recordings and written transcripts of phone calls made to the 911 emergency system. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to protect the privacy of individuals who make 911 emergency calls in Massachusetts. It establishes that the audio recording of a 911 call is considered private data, while a written transcript of the call is considered public. The bill allows the audio recording to be used for investigative purposes by law enforcement agencies and for training purposes related to public safety and emergency medical services. However, the release of the audio recording without the express written consent of the caller or their legal representative is prohibited, unless a court order determines that the public's right to the recording outweighs the caller's privacy interests.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (22)
Daniel Cullinane (D),
Michael Day (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
William Driscoll Jr. (D),
James Dwyer (D),
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Ken Gordon (D),
Paul Heroux (D),
Robert Koczera (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Joe McGonagle (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
James Miceli (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Dave Muradian (R),
Denise Provost (D),
José Tosado (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4874 (on 08/09/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H765 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H765.pdf |
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