HB 1483 (2018): amending the wiretapping and eavesdropping statute to include private communication networks.

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HB 1483 (2018)

amending the wiretapping and eavesdropping statute to include private communication networks.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2017-2018
House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Senate committee: Judiciary
Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
Chapter law: 183

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 2018. The committee met in executive session on February 6, 2018 and February 13, 2018. The committee voted 19–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2018-0583h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2018-0583h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 22, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On February 22, 2018 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 8, 2018 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 17, 2018. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 26, 2018 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 3, 2018 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 8, 2018, making it Chapter 183 of the session laws.

Hearings and Sessions

January 17, 2018, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
February 6, 2018: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
February 13, 2018: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
April 17, 2018, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

February 22, 2018, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0583h — voice vote, passed
April 26, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
January 17, 2018: Public Hearing: 01/17/2018 11:30 AM LOB 204
February 6, 2018: Executive Session: 02/06/2018 LOB 204
February 13, 2018: Executive Session: 02/13/2018 LOB 204
February 22, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-0583h for 02/22/2018 (Vote 19-1; CC)
February 22, 2018: Amendment #2018-0583h : AA VV 02/22/2018
February 22, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0583h: MA VV 02/22/2018
March 8, 2018: Introduced 03/08/2018 and Referred to Judiciary
April 17, 2018: Hearing: 04/17/2018, Room 100, SH, 09:30 am
April 26, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/26/2018
April 26, 2018: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/26/2018
May 3, 2018: Enrolled (In recess 05/03/2018)
May 3, 2018: Enrolled 05/03/2018
June 8, 2018: Signed by Governor Sununu 06/08/2018; Chapter 183; Eff. 1/1/2019

Laws It Would Change

RSA 570-A:1