H 1455 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to the tracking of certain electronic devices

This bill restricts how Massachusetts toll collection systems can use data from electronic devices like transponders and GPS. It prohibits using this information for any purpose other than charging tolls and forbids sharing it with law enforcement without a valid warrant. The law also makes illegally obtained data inadmissible in court and allows individuals to sue for damages if their privacy is violated. While it generally requires a warrant for access, it permits emergency exceptions where there is an immediate threat of death or serious injury, provided officials document the emergency within 48 hours.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Jun 5, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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