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OH HB535

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/13/2012

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Boyce

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Origin

House of Representatives

129th General Assembly (2011-2012)

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Exemption applies to parents, guardians, custodians, and grandparents with power of attorney under section 3109.52 of the Revised Code.

  • 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.

  • 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

Full Bill Text

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