S 209 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act to ensure driver privacy with electronic tolling

This bill amends Massachusetts tolling laws to protect driver privacy by restricting how data from electronic toll collection systems can be used and shared. It prohibits using tolling technology to track vehicle locations for any purpose other than charging tolls and forbids sharing data like GPS coordinates, license plates, or photos with law enforcement without a valid warrant. The law also allows for civil lawsuits and fines against entities that willfully violate these privacy rules, while permitting warrantless access only in emergencies involving immediate danger of death or serious injury.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Jul 2024
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Aug 5, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Jul 8, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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