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MA S1215
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Patrick O'Connor
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AI Summary
- Amends Massachusetts wiretap law (Chapter 272, Section 99) to create a defense for recording communications without consent when documenting threats, harassment, or other crimes
- Applies specifically to recordings made in connection with divorce proceedings, child custody matters, or protective orders under Chapter 209A (abuse prevention) or 258E (harassment prevention)
- Permits disclosure of recordings made under these circumstances
- Places burden of proof on the person who made the recording to demonstrate by preponderance of evidence that their conduct qualifies for the exemption
- Filed by Senator Patrick M. O'Connor (First Plymouth and Norfolk) on January 12, 2025; similar legislation was introduced in the previous session (S.1093, 2023-2024)
Legislative Description
Providing a defense to prosecution for violations of the wiretap law for interceptions made to make a record of threats, harassment or other crimes
Last Action
Hearing scheduled for 09/09/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
10/20/2025
Committee Referrals
Ways and Means10/9/2025
Judiciary2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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