A communication from the District Attorney of Berkshire County (see Section 99R of Chapter 272 of the General Laws) submitting a report relative to wiretaps for calendar year 2022

194th Legislature (2025-2026)

Formal submission: Berkshire County DA reports 2022 wiretap activity to the Legislature under Section 99R, Chapter 272; bill placed on file.

Placed on file

Bill at a glance

Bill Number: HD 5129

Title/Subject: A communication from the District Attorney of Berkshire County (see Section 99R of Chapter 272 of the General Laws) submitting a report relative to wiretaps for calendar year 2022

Status: Placed on file

Introduced: September 11, 2025

Classification: Proposed bill

Purpose and intent

The bill documents a formal communication from the Berkshire County District Attorney to the Legislature, submitting a report concerning wiretaps conducted during the calendar year 2022.

The reference to Section 99R of Chapter 272 of the General Laws indicates the submission is tied to a statutory mechanism for reporting on wiretap activity. The bill appears to authorize or record the submission of the 2022 wiretap report by the Berkshire County DA to the Legislature.

Key provisions (what is known from the bill text)

Primary provision: A communication from the Berkshire County District Attorney submitting a report related to wiretaps for 2022.

Legal basis: Gets its authority from Section 99R of Chapter 272 of the General Laws.

Text availability: The full substantive text of the report and any accompanying requirements are not provided in the summary. The bill’s primary action is the formal submission itself.

Note: Because the bill text is not included in the provided material, specific content requirements (e.g., required data elements, formats, deadlines, or scope of the report) cannot be detailed here.

Affected parties and impact

Primary affected entity: District Attorney, Berkshire County (responsible for compiling and submitting the 2022 wiretap report).

Legislative oversight: The Massachusetts General Court, which receives and review such reports under the referenced General Laws.

Public interest: Transparency and oversight of wiretap activity within Berkshire County for the year 2022.

Procedural status and timeline

Introduced: 9/11/2025.

Current status: Placed on file (9/11/2025). This typically indicates the bill has been recorded and awaits further action; it does not in itself enact changes but formalizes the submission of the report.

Next steps: Monitor for any further legislative action, such as committee assignment, hearings, or amendments, or for the release of the actual 2022 wiretap report referenced.

Context and accessibility

The bill references a longstanding statutory framework (Section 99R, Chapter 272 of the General Laws) governing wiretap reporting. The document here functions as a formal communication rather than a substantive regulatory change, pending any future action.

If you’d like, I can help locate the full bill text or the 2022 Berkshire County wiretap report to provide more detail on content and data elements.

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