Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

H638 — An Act to protect library patron privacy

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

An Act to protect library patron privacy

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The bill amends existing law to protect the identity and intellectual pursuits of library users from being considered public records.

  • Section 7

    the third sentence.

    Removes existing language, allowing for new provisions regarding library records.

  • Chapter 78

    Section 7A. That part of the records of a public library which reveals the identity and intellectual pursuits of a person using such library shall not be a public record as defined by clause Twenty-sixth of section seven of chapter four. Access to such part of such library records shall be granted only with a warrant issued pursuant to chapter 276 or under exigent circumstances.

    Establishes a new section that restricts access to certain library records, requiring a warrant or exigent circumstances.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (203)

203 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does H638 do?
An Act to protect library patron privacy
Who sponsors H638?
H638 is sponsored by Jay D. Livingstone (Democrat).
What is the current status of H638?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track H638?
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