Establishes a self-defense exception in Massachusetts law for individuals who reasonably fear physical harm.
Massachusetts H1775 amends existing law to create a self-defense exception for individuals who reasonably fear that another party intends to physically harm them, another person, or themselves. The bill modifies the conditions under which the secret use of surveillance devices is prohibited, allowing such use if the individual is a party to the encounter, not employed by or acting under a law enforcement entity, and has a lawful interception of communications. This change aims to provide legal protection for individuals in situations where they reasonably believe their safety is at risk.
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