Bill > HB2299

This bill amends existing Pennsylvania law concerning wiretapping and electronic surveillance by updating definitions within Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure). Specifically, it modifies the definition of "oral communication" to clarify that certain communications made in the presence of a law enforcement officer using approved interception devices are not considered "oral communication" and thus may be intercepted. It also expands the definition of "law enforcement officer" within Title 42 to include officers as defined under a specific section (9911) of that title, which pertains to definitions related to judicial procedures. These changes are intended to further define the scope of what constitutes an interceptable communication and who qualifies as a law enforcement officer for the purposes of electronic surveillance, with the act taking effect 60 days after its passage.