HB2299

In wiretapping and electronic surveillance, further providing for definitions; and, in recordings by law enforcement officers, further providing for definitions.

Chamber Passed·6/17/26
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB2299 amends definitions related to wiretapping and electronic surveillance, and recordings by law enforcement officers.

Pennsylvania HB2299 amends the definitions in the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes concerning wiretapping and electronic surveillance, and recordings by law enforcement officers. It modifies the definition of "oral communication" to exclude certain communications made in the presence of identifiable law enforcement officers. The bill also updates the definition of "law enforcement officer" to include various law enforcement personnel. These changes aim to clarify the scope of permissible surveillance and recordings by law enforcement.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 12–2 · Jun 17
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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14
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

12 Yea

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2 Nay

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Calendar

Jun 30

10:00 AM

Judiciary (s) Hearing

Jun 8

10:30 AM

Judiciary (h) Hearing

History

Jun 30

Senate

Reported as committed

Jun 30

Senate

First consideration

Jun 22

Senate

Referred to Judiciary