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MA H1211

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bradley Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Requires all electronic branches (ATMs) in Massachusetts to be equipped with a panic alarm within 1 year of passage
  • Panic alarm must be activated by a button labeled "EMERGENCY," similar in appearance to cancel and clear buttons
  • When activated, the electronic branch must immediately cease operation for at least 1 hour without indicating that the panic alarm is active
  • The machine must retain any access device (card) within its control upon activation
  • A panic alarm signal must be transmitted to local police, along with all video footage uploaded in a format approved by the state 911 department

Legislative Description

To protect users of electronic branches

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

1/15/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/15/2026
Financial Services2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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