Bill > SB520

This bill modifies several Pennsylvania laws related to wiretapping, electronic surveillance, and law enforcement activities. The bill expands the definition of "law enforcement officer" across multiple statutes to include a broader range of personnel, such as waterways conservation officers, game officers, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources employees, parole agents, and Department of Corrections investigators. It removes a previous provision about public access to audio and video recordings and adds a requirement that parolees be notified upon release that their communications may be intercepted by agents using approved electronic devices. The bill also makes two specific financial transfers from the State Gaming Fund: $213,200 to the Public Protection Law Enforcement Restricted Account and $719,550 to the State Parks User Fees Restricted Receipts Account to help implement the act's provisions. These changes aim to clarify and expand the legal framework for law enforcement communications interception and recording, ensuring that a wider range of officers are covered under existing statutes while providing more transparency about potential communication monitoring. The bill will take effect 60 days after its enactment.

Budget and Finance, Justice

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