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MA H1879

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joseph McKenna

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Residential property owners or tenants may sue for damages against anyone who installs a video recording device on adjoining property to record their backyard activities without written consent
  • Recording must be done with intent to harass, annoy, alarm, or threaten the person or their property to be actionable
  • "Backyard" is defined as the portion of a residential parcel extending beyond the rear footprint of the dwelling to the side and rear property boundaries
  • Law enforcement personnel conducting authorized duties are exempt from these provisions
  • Amends MGL Chapter 272 (Crimes Against Chastity, Morality, Decency and Good Order)

Legislative Description

To ensure backyard privacy

Last Action

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

10/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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