Bill > H3594

This bill amends Section 17-30-30 of South Carolina law to clarify the legal conditions under which wiretapping or intercepting communications is permissible. Specifically, the bill modifies existing language to explicitly state that intercepting wire, oral, or electronic communications is lawful when all parties to the communication have provided prior consent, regardless of whether the person intercepting the communication is acting under color of law (which means under official authority) or is a private citizen. The bill maintains existing provisions that allow Federal Communications Commission (FCC) employees to intercept communications in the normal course of their monitoring responsibilities. The change aims to provide clearer guidelines for when communication interception is legally allowed, emphasizing the importance of obtaining consent from all parties involved. The bill will take effect upon the Governor's approval and does not disrupt any pending legal actions or rights that existed prior to its implementation.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3594&session=126&summary=B