Chapter 272 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2014 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following section:-

Section 106. (a) As used in this section, the following words shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise:-

“Electronically surveil”, to view, obtain or record a person's visual image by the use or aid of a camera, cellular or other wireless communication device, computer, television or other electronic device.

(b) Whoever willfully photographs, videotapes or electronically surveils another person: (i) while such other person is in a private residence, on private property or in another such place and circumstance in which he or she has a reasonable expectation of privacy in not being so photographed, videotaped or electronically surveilled; (ii) with the intent to harass, frighten or torment; and (iii) without that person's knowledge and consent, shall be punished by imprisonment in the house of correction for not more than 2 ½ years or by a fine of not more than $5,000, or by both such fine and imprisonment.