MA S2742

Replaces specific residential street addresses with municipality of residence on ballots, nomination papers, and election materials for candidates seeking public office in Massachusetts

Expands public records exemptions to protect personal information (home addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, personal mobile numbers) of elected officials and home-based office information

Creates new "protected person" category covering elected officials, political candidates, judges, judicial officers, law enforcement, prosecutors, public defenders, and state-licensed professionals facing elevated safety risks, prohibiting government disclosure of their personal information

Establishes petition process allowing non-residential family members, licensed professionals, and public employees to request protection of their personal information from government records within 30 days of verified petition

Creates criminal penalty of up to $50,000 fine and/or 2.5 years imprisonment for intentional or grossly negligent disclosure of protected personal information, plus private right of action with treble damages and attorneys' fees for violations