H1988
An Act establishing a commission regarding the privacy of sensitive information in legal documents
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a special commission within the Massachusetts General Court to investigate the privacy of sensitive information contained in legal documents. The commission will include members of the General Court and will conduct a study to examine this issue. The goal is to ensure appropriate protections are in place regarding confidential data within legal proceedings.
Key provisions
- Establishment of a special commission.
- Commission members will include members of the General Court.
- The commission will investigate the privacy of sensitive information in legal documents.
- The commission will conduct a study on this topic.
- The study will be conducted in accordance with House Rule 27.
Who is affected
- Legal professionals
- Individuals involved in legal proceedings
- The General Court
- The Judiciary
Notable changes
- The bill aims to specifically address privacy concerns related to sensitive information within legal documents, building upon existing data privacy legislation.
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Primary sponsor
Adam J. Scanlon
Cosponsor
Adam J. Scanlon
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Bill H.1988 194th (Current)
An Act establishing a commission regarding the privacy of sensitive information in legal documents
By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1988) of Adam J. Scanlon for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the privacy of sensitive information in legal documents. The Judiciary.
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Presenter: Adam J. Scanlon
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.1988
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/04/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 11/4/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/04/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:30 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 11/4/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/04/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/26/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) |
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