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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill S.1215 194th (Current)

An Act providing a defense to prosecution for violations of the wiretap law for interceptions made to make a record of threats, harassment or other crimes

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1215) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to provide a defense to prosecution for violations of the wiretap law for interceptions made to make a record of threats, harassment or other crimes. The Judiciary.

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Bill Information

Presenter:
Patrick M. O'Connor
Status:
Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means

Provides a small carveout in Massachusetts wiretap law to allow recordings of threats, abuse, harassment, or other crimes in cases related to divorce, child custody, or in relation to orders issued under Ch 209A or 258E
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