Bill
HD 4271
HD 4271 requires the Essex County DA to file an annual 2024 wiretap report; it shows zero interceptions, formalizing transparency with no funding or policy changes.
HD 4271 — Essex County District Attorney Annual Wiretap Report (Calendar Year 2024)
Overview
- Type: Proposed Massachusetts bill (HD 4271)
- Title: A report of the District Attorney of Essex County (under Section 99 of Chapter 272 of the General Laws) submitting its annual report relative to wiretaps for calendar year 2024
- Purpose: To formalize the Essex County District Attorney’s Office annual reporting on wiretap activity for 2024, in compliance with G.L. c. 272, § 99
- Status: Placed on file (as of January 23, 2025)
What the bill does
- Core requirement: Under the statutory framework (G.L. c. 272, § 99), the Essex County District Attorney submits an annual report regarding wiretaps or interceptions for the preceding calendar year to the Legislature.
- Specific content (as provided in the filing): The Essex District Attorney’s Office reports that there were no wiretap interceptions to report for calendar year 2024.
- Official submission: The accompanying communication for calendar year 2024 is dated January 7, 2025, and is signed by Maureen M. Colby, Chief of Administration and Finance, Eastern District Attorney’s Office.
Who is affected
- Directly affected: Essex County District Attorney’s Office and its administrative/financial leadership.
- Indirectly affected: Massachusetts Legislature and the public, which receive annual transparency regarding wiretap activity.
- No financial or operational changes are proposed; the filing confirms compliance with existing reporting requirements.
Procedural and timeline context
- Calendar year covered: 2024
- Report submission date: January 7, 2025 (letter accompanying the report)
- Legislative action: Bill introduced and placed on file on January 23, 2025
- Implication of status: “Placed on file” indicates the bill is not moving to further enactment at this time; it serves to record and formalize the reporting requirement and its outcome for 2024.
Context and background
- Statutory basis: G.L. c. 272, § 99 requires district attorneys to report on wiretap activity to the Legislature.
- Notable outcome: The 2024 report shows zero wiretap interceptions, reflecting no interceptions to report for that year.
Notes
- This summary focuses on the substantive content: the reporting requirement and the reported absence of wiretaps for 2024. No changes to law or funding are proposed in the available filing.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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