Bill > H3671

This bill aims to modernize the Massachusetts wiretap law. The key provisions include: 1. Expanding the definition of "wire communication" to include various electronic and digital means of communication, such as cellular phones, smartphones, and personal data assistants. 2. Clarifying the definition of "intercepting device" to exclude certain body-mounted and vehicle-mounted cameras used by law enforcement officers. 3. Defining "interception" to allow law enforcement officers to obtain information about the existence and parties of a communication, without accessing the contents, under certain circumstances. 4. Expanding the list of "designated offenses" that can be investigated using electronic surveillance, including crimes related to organized crime, firearms, human trafficking, and the distribution of controlled substances. 5. Modifying the requirements for obtaining and executing warrants for electronic surveillance, such as the duration of the warrant and the process for renewal. The bill aims to update the state's wiretap law to reflect advancements in technology and provide law enforcement with appropriate tools to investigate certain serious crimes, while maintaining strict judicial oversight and protecting individual privacy.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3671