By Representative Day of Stoneham, a petition (subject to Joint Rules 12 and 9) of Michael S. Day for legislation to establish quantum investment and tax incentive programs for certain quantum science research, development, manufacturing or commercialization. Revenue.
This bill amends Massachusetts law to regulate private detectives and investigators licensed under Chapter 147. It prohibits licensed professionals from using motor vehicle data (accessed via the registrar's system) for purposes inconsistent with Chapter 147 rules or accessing the registry's facial recognition system. Violating these restrictions would result in automatic license revocation. The law directly affects licensed private detectives and investigators operating in Massachusetts.
SD 509 regulates drone (UAS/UAV) operations in Massachusetts. It prohibits municipalities from creating local drone rules beyond federal or state guidelines, bans armed drones, and restricts drone surveillance without individual consent (with specific law enforcement exceptions for warrants, terrorism threats, or emergencies). The bill imposes fines for violations, including up to $100 for FAA rule breaches, $2,000 for armed drones, and $10,000 for causing aircraft crashes. It also requires law enforcement to delete drone footage within 120 days unless it contains evidence of a crime. This bill directly affects all drone operators, law enforcement agencies, and municipalities.
This bill amends Massachusetts law to regulate unmanned aerial vehicles (drones). It prohibits weaponizing drones or using them to photograph, videotape, or surveil people in places where they expect privacy without their knowledge and consent, or to surveil critical infrastructure facilities (like power plants, water treatment sites, or refineries) without permission. Violations for weaponizing drones carry penalties of 3-20 years in prison or fines up to $50,000. Using drones for unauthorized surveillance of people or infrastructure can result in up to 2.5 years in jail or fines up to $5,000. The law directly affects drone operators who violate these specific restrictions.
HD 2542 regulates drone operations in Massachusetts by prohibiting municipalities from creating their own drone rules (except as allowed by federal law or state regulations). It bans armed drones, requires compliance with FAA rules (with fines up to $100 for violations), and strictly prohibits drone surveillance of private property without consent, with limited law enforcement exceptions for warrants, terrorism threats, or active emergencies. The bill also mandates that law enforcement delete drone footage within 120 days unless it’s evidence in an ongoing investigation. This directly affects all drone operators, local governments, and public safety agencies in Massachusetts.
HD 794 restricts Massachusetts law enforcement and public agencies from using facial recognition and other biometric surveillance technology without specific authorization, with key exceptions for identity verification at the motor vehicle department and limited law enforcement uses. The bill requires warrants for most facial recognition searches related to felonies, mandates detailed documentation for emergency searches within 48 hours, and demands that defendants in criminal cases be notified and provided with records about any facial recognition search used against them. It also requires public reporting of all searches - including demographic data and system accuracy - by law enforcement agencies quarterly and annually to the executive office of public safety. The law ensures transparency by prohibiting the use of unapproved technology and requiring public hearings before new systems can be adopted.
By Representatives Ramos of Springfield and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1946) of Orlando Ramos, Steven Owens and others for legislation to implement the recommendations of the special commission on facial recognition technology. The Judiciary.
This bill restricts most law enforcement use of facial recognition technology in Massachusetts. It prohibits police agencies from acquiring or using facial recognition without specific legal authorization, except for limited exceptions like verifying identities for driver's licenses or investigating felonies with a warrant. The law requires strict documentation for emergency uses, mandates transparency by requiring law enforcement to share all technical details about facial recognition searches with defendants in criminal cases, and establishes public reporting requirements for all searches conducted. These provisions directly affect law enforcement agencies, public officials, and individuals involved in criminal cases where facial recognition was used.
This bill restricts most law enforcement use of facial recognition technology to prevent privacy violations. It prohibits state and local police from acquiring, using, or contracting for facial recognition systems without specific legal authorization, except for limited exceptions like felony warrants, emergencies involving immediate danger, identifying deceased persons, or requests from other agencies with proper authorization. The law requires detailed documentation of all searches, mandates transparency for defendants in criminal cases (including system accuracy data), and requires public reporting of all facial recognition requests. The only exception allowing routine use is for the Registry of Motor Vehicles to verify identities when issuing licenses, with strict limits on sharing that technology.
By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1731) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to promote transparency of facial recognition and driver's license photos. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
