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MA H3755
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Steven Owens
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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