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HD 4282

A communication from the District Attorney of the Cape and Islands District (see Section 99R of Chapter 272 of the General Laws) submitting the Barnstable County annual report relative to wiretaps for calendar year 2024

194th Legislature (2025-2026)

HD 4282 transmits Barnstable County's 2024 wiretap report to the Legislature; no new laws or costs, only informational; placed on file Jan 27, 2025.

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Bill Summary · HD 4282

Bill Summary: HD 4282

Overview

HD 4282 is a proposed Massachusetts bill titled: “A communication from the District Attorney of the Cape and Islands District (see Section 99R of Chapter 272 of the General Laws) submitting the Barnstable County annual report relative to wiretaps for calendar year 2024.” The bill is currently listed as Placed on file, with no further legislative action to date.

  • Bill Number: HD 4282
  • Title: Communication from the District Attorney of the Cape and Islands District submitting Barnstable County annual report relative to wiretaps for calendar year 2024
  • Status: Placed on file
  • Introduced: January 27, 2025
  • Classification: Proposed bill
  • Legislative Action: 2025-01-27 — Placed on file

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill functions as a formal submission of Barnstable County’s annual report on wiretaps for 2024, pursuant to Section 99R of Chapter 272 of the General Laws.
  • It does not propose new statutory changes or create new duties; rather, it ensures that the Legislature receives the county’s reported data for the preceding calendar year.

Key Provisions

  • The bill is essentially a conduit for transmitting the Barnstable County annual report related to wiretaps for 2024.
  • It references Section 99R of Chapter 272 of the General Laws, which governs the reporting requirements for wiretap/interception activities.
  • No substantive changes to law or policy are stated in the bill text as presented.

Affected Parties and Entities

  • Primary: Barnstable County District Attorney’s Office (Cape and Islands District)
  • Other impacted entities include: law enforcement agencies involved in wiretap operations and, more broadly, the Massachusetts Legislature, which receives the report.
  • The public may receive transparency about wiretap usage through these annual reports when made available.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: January 27, 2025
  • Status: Placed on file (January 27, 2025)
  • Effect: Acts as a formalizing transmission of the required annual report; does not establish new requirements or funding, and does not appear to advance beyond being filed.

Potential Impact

  • Procedural transparency: Ensures the Legislature receives the Barnstable County’s 2024 wiretap report, supporting oversight and accountability.
  • Fiscal/Operational: No new costs or statutory changes are indicated; the impact is largely informational and administrative.

References

  • Section 99R, Chapter 272 of the General Laws (wiretap reporting requirements)
  • Bill: HD 4282 (Introduction and status: 2025-01-27)

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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