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S1215Introduced in the Senate

Providing a defense to prosecution for violations of the wiretap law for interceptions made to make a record of threats, harassment or other crimes

IntroducedSenate Ways and Means

Introduced by Patrick O'Connor, District 01-NOR

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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.

Where it stands

Hearing scheduled for 09/09/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

October 20, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Referred to the Joint Committee on The Judiciary

  2. House concurred

  3. Hearing scheduled for 09/09/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in A-2 and virtual

  4. Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

  5. Hearing scheduled for 09/09/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

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