An Act relative to fusion centers

This bill amends Massachusetts law to clarify definitions and increase transparency regarding state and local criminal intelligence systems, such as fusion centers. It establishes new requirements for these agencies to conduct annual internal audits of their data usage and publish detailed reports on investigations and information sharing. Additionally, the bill mandates that these systems provide unrestricted access to the state inspector general, who must submit a public compliance report every two years. The legislation also updates legal definitions to distinguish between personal data, criminal intelligence information, and protected information related to an individual's political or social views.