Bill > H1222

This bill amends existing Massachusetts law concerning wiretapping and communication interception to aid in serious crime investigations. Specifically, it redefines "wire communication" to the broader term "transmitted communication," which now encompasses any communication sent using various modern technologies like cellular phones, smartphones, and other digital or wireless means, including the transfer of data, images, and sounds, but excludes tone-only pagers, tracking devices, and electronic funds transfer information. Additionally, the bill expands the definition of a "designated offense" to include a wider range of serious crimes, such as homicides, crimes involving force, controlled substance violations, firearms offenses, and related accessories, conspiracies, or attempts, regardless of whether they are connected to organized crime.