An Act relative to the integrity of state data systems
This bill strengthens data privacy for Massachusetts state systems by clarifying which activities qualify as "criminal justice duties" and restricting data sharing. It prohibits state agencies from sharing motor vehicle records with federal agencies for civil immigration enforcement, except when a valid warrant is presented. The bill also blocks access to criminal offender records for non-criminal justice purposes, like civil enforcement, and requires federal agencies to certify their use of such data solely for criminal justice. These provisions directly affect state agencies managing data (like the motor vehicle registry) and federal entities seeking access to state databases.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2026
House Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Apr 30, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Feb 26, 2026
Upper · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brendan Crighton
DDemocratic
Co
Leigh Davis
DDemocratic
Co
Lindsay Sabadosa
DDemocratic
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