S 27 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act to protect private electronic communication, browsing and other activity

This bill amends Massachusetts law to strengthen protections for private electronic communications, browsing history, and location data. It establishes specific definitions for terms like "electronic communication," "metadata," and "location information" to clarify what data is covered under privacy rules. The legislation also sets standards for how law enforcement must serve search warrants to technology companies, ensuring they are delivered properly to officers or designated agents within the state. By updating Chapter 276 of the General Laws, the bill aims to regulate how government agencies access digital information stored by service providers and devices.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action May 6, 2024
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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
House · Passed
House concurred
Feb 16, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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