HB 872-FN (2007): relative to an exception to the wiretapping and eavesdropping statute for recording images or sounds occurring where there is no reasonable expectation of privacy.

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HB 872-FN (2007)

relative to an exception to the wiretapping and eavesdropping statute for recording images or sounds occurring where there is no reasonable expectation of privacy.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 2007 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 19, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 20, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 27, 2007 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 19, 2007, 11:15 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • March 20, 2007, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • March 27, 2007, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 2007: Introduced and ref to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • March 19, 2007: Public Hearing: 3/19/2007 11:15 AM LOB 204
  • March 20, 2007: Executive Session: 3/20/07 10:30 AM LOB 204
  • March 20, 2007: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for March 27 (vote 16-0; CC)
  • March 27, 2007: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

Laws It Would Change

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