Bill > H3593

This bill amends South Carolina's wiretapping law to clarify the conditions under which intercepting communications is legally permissible. Specifically, the bill modifies Section 17-30-30 to explicitly state that interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications is lawful in three scenarios: (1) when conducted by Federal Communications Commission (FCC) employees in the course of their official monitoring duties, (2) when performed by law enforcement or government agents who are either a party to the communication or have received prior consent from all parties, and (3) when conducted by private individuals who are either a party to the communication or have received prior consent from all parties. The key change is the explicit language around "all parties" consent, which provides clearer legal guidance for when communication interception is permitted. The bill maintains existing legal protections for pending actions and rights, and will take effect upon the Governor's approval, potentially providing more explicit legal protection for individuals and authorities wishing to intercept communications with proper consent.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3593&session=126&summary=B