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Proposal would create 25-foot buffer zone when filming first responders

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MassachusettsApril 6, 2025 6:39 pm

Proposal would create 25-foot buffer zone when filming first responders

Lawmakers are considering a bill that could create a 25-foot buffer zone when filming first responders, according police officers. Some say it’s to prevent interference in their work, but opponents worry it could infringe on rights and decrease transparency.

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