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MA H1935

MA H1935
Relative to wiretapping in the Commonwealth


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Introduced
02/27/2025
In Committee
02/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

194th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to wiretapping. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to modify Massachusetts state law regarding wiretapping by adding a new provision to the existing legal code that would allow individuals to intercept wire communications under specific circumstances. Specifically, the bill permits a person to record or intercept a wire communication (such as a phone call or electronic communication) if they are either a direct party to that communication or have received prior consent from one of the parties involved in the communication. This change appears to expand the legal circumstances under which an individual can record a conversation, potentially providing more flexibility for individuals seeking to document communications while maintaining protections against unauthorized recording. The amendment is being made to section 99 of chapter 272 of the Massachusetts General Laws, which governs wiretapping and surveillance regulations, and would represent an exception to existing restrictions on recording conversations without consent.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Hearing scheduled for 09/09/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 (on 10/20/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1935
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1935.pdf
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