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MA H1935

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ted Philips

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 99 of Chapter 272 of the General Laws to create a new exception to Massachusetts wiretapping restrictions
  • Allows private individuals (those not acting under color of law) to intercept wire communications when they are a party to the conversation
  • Permits recording when one party to the communication has given prior consent, shifting Massachusetts toward a "one-party consent" standard for private citizens
  • Would change Massachusetts from an "all-party consent" state for private recordings of wire communications
  • Similar legislation was previously filed as House No. 1722 in the 2023-2024 session

Legislative Description

Relative to wiretapping in the Commonwealth

Last Action

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

10/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2025

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