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MA S1278
Bill
AI Summary
- Creates Chapter 221D of the General Laws to protect personal information of state and federal judges, including active, retired, and recall judges of Massachusetts courts and federal courts
- Prohibits state, county, and municipal agencies from posting judges' personal information (Social Security numbers, home addresses, phone numbers, personal email) online without written permission
- Bans data brokers from selling, licensing, or trading protected judges' personal information, and requires any person, business, or association to remove such information within 72 hours of receiving a written request
- Extends protections to judges' immediate family members (spouse, children, parents, and blood relatives living in the same residence)
- Allows protected individuals to seek injunctive or declaratory relief in court for violations, with violators required to pay costs and attorney's fees; takes effect 120 days after enactment
Legislative Description
To establish the Massachusetts judicial security act
Last Action
Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2886
12/18/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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