HB 1226 (2020): prohibiting surveillance by the state on public ways or sidewalks.

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HB 1226 (2020)

prohibiting surveillance by the state on public ways or sidewalks.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2020. The committee met in executive session on March 4, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 16–3 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 12, 2020 the House voted to pass it on a division vote 267–18. On June 16, 2020 the Senate adopted “Introduced 06/16/2020, and Laid on Table” on a voice vote. The bill died on the table under Senate Rule 3-23 at adjournment on September 16, 2020, having been set aside and never taken back up.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2020, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 210-211
  • March 4, 2020, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • March 12, 2020, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 267, nays 18, passed
  • June 16, 2020, Senate: Introduced 06/16/2020, and Laid on Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Judiciary
  • February 12, 2020: Public Hearing: 02/12/2020 10:00 am LOB 210-211
  • March 4, 2020: Executive Session: 03/04/2020 10:00 am LOB 208
  • March 11, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 03/11/2020 (Vote 16-3; RC)
  • March 12, 2020: Ought to Pass : MA DV 267-18 03/12/2020
  • June 16, 2020: Introduced 06/16/2020, and Laid on Table, MA, VV; 06/16/2020
  • September 16, 2020: Inexpedient to Legislate, Senate Rule 3-23, Adjournment 09/16/2020

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 474 (2021): prohibiting surveillance by the state on public ways or sidewalks.

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