Amanda’s Law passes in House and Senate, awaiting Governor Baker’s signature
The bill, named for Chicopee murder victim Amanda Plasse, bans first responders from taking and sharing unauthorized pictures of crime victims.
Published: Aug. 1, 2022 at 6:28 PM EDT
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Senator John Velis’s office told Western Mass News Monday that the “Amanda’s Law” bill was approved and is heading to Governor Baker’s desk for his signature.
The bill, named for Chicopee murder victim Amanda Plasse, bans first responders from taking and sharing unauthorized pictures of crime victims.
Plasse’s family said that photos were taken of Amanda after she was killed and shared with others in the community.
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