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MA H3755

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Steven Owens

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Creates new Chapter 90K in Massachusetts General Laws establishing privacy protections for automated license plate reader (ALPR) data, tolling data, and vehicle GPS data collected by manufacturers and software providers

  • Prohibits state actors from using ALPR systems to monitor constitutionally protected activity, retaining ALPR data longer than 14 days without a specific criminal investigation, or selling/purchasing ALPR or vehicle data

  • Requires the Department of Transportation to permanently delete all tolling data within 120 days of collection, with exceptions for active legal processes or unpaid toll collection

  • Mandates law enforcement obtain a search warrant to access toll collection or vehicle data, with a narrow exception for imminent threats of serious physical injury, death, or abduction requiring documented justification and 48-hour notice to the Attorney General

  • Provides civil enforcement through private lawsuits with treble damages or $100-$1,000 exemplary damages per willful violation, plus attorney's fees, and grants the Attorney General injunctive relief authority

Legislative Description

Establishing driver privacy protections

Last Action

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

12/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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