Expands the definition of "transmitted communication" to include more types of communications for serious crime investigations.

This bill amends the definition of "transmitted communication" to include any communication made through various facilities or aids, excluding tone-only paging devices, tracking devices, and electronic funds transfer information. It also expands the definition of "designated offense" to include homicides, crimes involving force, controlled substance violations, firearms-related crimes, and human trafficking. This change aims to assist in the investigation of serious crimes by broadening the scope of communications that can be monitored.

Expands the definition of "transmitted communication" to include more types of communications for serious crime investigations.

This bill amends the definition of "transmitted communication" to include any communication made through various facilities or aids, excluding tone-only paging devices, tracking devices, and electronic funds transfer information. It also expands the definition of "designated offense" to include homicides, crimes involving force, controlled substance violations, firearms-related crimes, and human trafficking. This change aims to assist in the investigation of serious crimes by broadening the scope of communications that can be monitored.