An Act relative to protecting Massachusetts residents against federal government surveillance
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to limit the access of Massachusetts criminal justice agencies to personal data held by federal government agencies. It aims to protect residents’ privacy by requiring Massachusetts agencies to reduce the sharing of information with federal entities unless specifically authorized by law. The bill intends to ensure that Massachusetts’s surveillance practices align with the state’s commitment to individual privacy rights. It also calls for a study on the impact of federal surveillance on Massachusetts residents.
Key provisions
- Requires Massachusetts criminal justice agencies to minimize the sharing of personal data with federal agencies.
- Establishes a process for Massachusetts agencies to request information from federal agencies, ensuring legal authorization.
- Directs the Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee to study the impact of federal government surveillance on Massachusetts residents.
- Addresses data access by criminal justice agencies.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts residents
- Massachusetts criminal justice agencies
- Federal government agencies
- The Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee
Notable changes
- The bill focuses on limiting data sharing rather than prohibiting it entirely.
- It mandates a study to assess the impact of federal surveillance within the state.
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Sponsors
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5 on record
Primary sponsor
David M. Rogers
Cosponsors
David M. Rogers
Patrick Joseph Kearney
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