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PA HB1278
PA HB1278In wiretapping and electronic surveillance, further providing for definitions and for exceptions to prohibition of interception and disclosure of communications, providing for public access and for Department of Corrections retention policy and further providing for expiration of chapter.
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Introduced
05/30/2023
05/30/2023
In Committee
12/12/2023
12/12/2023
Crossed Over
10/16/2023
10/16/2023
Passed
12/14/2023
12/14/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
12/14/2023
12/14/2023
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in wiretapping and electronic surveillance, further providing for definitions and for exceptions to prohibition of interception and disclosure of communications, providing for public access and for Department of Corrections retention policy and further providing for expiration of chapter.
AI Summary
This bill amends Pennsylvania's wiretapping and electronic surveillance laws to further define "oral communication" and provide exceptions to the prohibition on intercepting and disclosing communications. Specifically, it allows agents of the Department of Corrections to intercept, record, and monitor oral communications of individuals under state supervision or parole, with certain procedures and restrictions. It also provides public access to these recordings through the court system, rather than the Right-to-Know Law. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Corrections to establish a record retention policy for intercepted communications and extends the expiration of the wiretapping chapter from 2023 to 2029.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (7)
Chris Pielli (D)*,
Tim Briggs (D),
Dave Delloso (D),
Roni Green (D),
Maureen Madden (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Gregory Scott (D),
Last Action
Act No. 53 of 2023 (on 12/14/2023)
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