Bill > S1128

This bill proposes to update the wiretap statutes in the Commonwealth. It amends the existing law by: 1. Expanding the definition of "wire communication" to include any transfer of information using electronic, digital, or other technological means. 2. Clarifying the definition of "intercepting device" to exclude certain body-worn and vehicle-mounted cameras used by law enforcement. 3. Broadening the list of "designated offenses" that can be investigated using wiretaps, including specific crimes not associated with organized crime. 4. Increasing the maximum duration of a wiretap warrant from 30 to 40 days and allowing for renewals up to 2 years. 5. Permitting the execution of warrants outside the Commonwealth if the communication involves a criminal offense over which the Commonwealth has jurisdiction. The key changes aim to modernize the wiretap statutes to address evolving technologies and investigative needs, while maintaining judicial oversight and safeguards for individual privacy.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1128