Massachusetts · Massachusetts General Laws — Part IV, Title I, Crimes and Punishments
Mass. Gen. Laws (Crimes) § 271:51: Photos taken outside of first responder's official duties; penalties
What this law says, in plain English
First responders are prohibited from taking or sharing photos of crime/accident victims without consent, except in official duties or with body cameras. Violations result in fines up to $2,000, imprisonment up to one year, or both.
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