Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts S 1215
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
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Patrick M. O'Connor (Republican)
Cosponsors (1)
- Margaret R. Scarsdale (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
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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Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Oct 20, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 09/09/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 - Oct 9, 2025 · Senate
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means - Sep 2, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 09/09/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in A-2 and virtual - Feb 27, 2025 · House
House concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary