An Act relative to private detectives and private investigators
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill addresses the access private detectives and investigators have to certain data, particularly motor vehicle records. It aims to clarify and potentially restrict the types of data these professionals can obtain, focusing on protecting individual privacy. The bill was referred to the Transportation committee and subsequently heard, with a Senate concurrence.
Key provisions
- Clarifies the types of data private detectives and investigators can access.
- Addresses access to motor vehicle records.
- Requires investigation into access to motor vehicle data.
- Related to existing legislation concerning privacy and surveillance.
Who is affected
- Private detectives
- Private investigators
- Motor vehicle owners
- Massachusetts residents
- The Transportation Committee
Notable changes
- Potentially restricts the scope of data private investigators can access.
- Introduces a study order related to motor vehicle data access.
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