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
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
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
Sponsors
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