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OH HB535
Bill
Status
6/13/2012
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Boyce
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AI Summary
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Adds a new exemption to Ohio's wiretapping law (section 2933.52) allowing parents and guardians to intercept communications of minor children without violating state law.
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Exemption applies to parents, guardians, custodians, and grandparents with power of attorney under section 3109.52 of the Revised Code.
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Permits interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications in which a minor child participates or is a recipient when done in good faith for the child's protection.
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Violation of the wiretapping statute remains a felony of the fourth degree for those not covered by the exemptions.
Legislative Description
To exempt under certain circumstances a parent or a person acting in loco parentis from the prohibition of the interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications.
Offense of intercepting communications-exempt parents/in loco parentis
Last Action
To Judiciary
6/19/2012