SB520

In wiretapping and electronic surveillance, further providing for definitions and repealing provisions relating to public access; in enforcement relating to fish, further providing for powers and duties of waterways conservation officers and deputies; in enforcement relating to game, further providing for powers and duties of enforcement officers; in recordings by law enforcement officers, further providing for definitions and for audio recording or video recording policies; in Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, further providing for powers and duties of Department of Corrections; and making transfers between the State Gaming Fund and certain restricted accounts.

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Pennsylvania SB520 amends definitions and policies for wiretapping, electronic surveillance, and recordings by law enforcement officers.

Pennsylvania SB520 amends definitions and policies for wiretapping, electronic surveillance, and recordings by law enforcement officers. It repeals provisions relating to public access to audio and video recordings made by law enforcement. The bill further provides for powers and duties of waterways conservation officers and deputies, and enforcement officers. It also establishes written policies for audio recording or video recording by law enforcement officers.

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Roll Call Votes

203 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jul 9, 2025

12:00 AM

Judiciary (h) Hearing

Jun 25, 2025

12:00 AM

Appropriations (s) Hearing

History

Nov 24, 2025

Senate

Approved by the Governor

Nov 24, 2025

Senate

Act No. 53 of 2025

Nov 19, 2025

House

Re-reported as committed