HB 1496 (2016): relative to the expectation of privacy in personal materials.

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HB 1496 (2016)

relative to the expectation of privacy in personal materials.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 16, 2016. The committee met in executive session on March 1, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 14–6 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 9, 2016 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 215–108.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 16, 2016, 11:15 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • March 1, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • March 9, 2016, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 215, nays 108, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Judiciary
  • February 16, 2016: Public Hearing: 02/16/2016 11:15 AM LOB 208
  • March 1, 2016: Executive Session: 03/01/2016 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • March 9, 2016: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/09/2016 (Vote 14-6; RC)
  • March 9, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 215-108 03/09/2016

Related Bills

  • HB 311 (2013): establishing a statutory expectation of privacy in personal materials.

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