Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
HD 5114: An Act to protect privacy of motor vehicle owners and operators from electronic spying
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HD 5114 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on September 11, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to protect privacy of motor vehicle owners and operators from electronic spying. Primary sponsor: Carmine Gentile (Democratic). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 11, 2025): Referred to the committee on House Rules.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile relative to the use of data from automobile surveillance devices, so-called. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmine Gentile | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Middlesex |
| Michelle DuBois | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th Plymouth |
| Lisa Field | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Bristol |
| Colleen Garry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36th Middlesex |
| Patrick Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Plymouth |
| Margaret Scarsdale | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Middlesex |
| Dave Vieira | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 3rd Barnstable |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to the committee on House Rules