H1935

Relative to wiretapping in the Commonwealth

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H1935 amends wiretapping laws to prohibit non-law enforcement individuals from intercepting private communications without consent.

Massachusetts H1935 modifies existing wiretapping laws by adding a clause that explicitly prohibits individuals not acting under the authority of law from intercepting wire communications that contain speech or oral communication. This applies unless the intercepting individual is a party to the communication or has received prior consent from one of the parties involved. This legislative change aims to strengthen privacy protections for individuals in the Commonwealth.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Sep 9, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 26

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)

Oct 20, 2025

Joint

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

Oct 20, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order