H2687

Relative to protecting Massachusetts residents against federal government surveillance

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H2687 aims to protect residents from federal government surveillance by regulating the handling of protected information by state.

Massachusetts H2687 introduces measures to safeguard residents from federal government surveillance by regulating the handling of protected information by state agencies. The bill mandates that protected information, defined as data about political, religious, or social views, be evaluated for reliability and accuracy before inclusion in any investigation file. It restricts the dissemination of such information to law enforcement agencies, requiring prior written authorization from the head of the originating agency.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Sep 25, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security Hearing

History

Apr 23

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27)

Sep 11, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 09/25/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

Feb 27, 2025

House

Referred to the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security