H2027

To protect electronic privacy

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H2027 aims to protect electronic privacy by regulating the use of cell site simulator devices in criminal investigations.

Massachusetts H2027 amends the state's General Laws to enhance electronic privacy protections. The bill mandates that warrants for using cell site simulator devices must specify the agency, offense, and information sought. It requires law enforcement to notify the targeted device's user within seven days of obtaining information. The bill also restricts the use of such devices to situations where alternative methods are inadequate, and it prohibits the use of collected information beyond the warrant's scope.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jul 15, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

Jul 15, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 26

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)

Oct 20, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-08:00 PM in A-2

Oct 20, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order