H 1775
An Act establishing a self-defense exception
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Bill overview
This bill, H.1775, proposed to create a legal exception to Massachusetts’ laws regarding the interception of wire and oral communications. Specifically, it aimed to allow law enforcement to intercept communications when doing so is necessary for self-defense. The bill was ultimately unsuccessful and failed to pass the legislature. It was referred to the Judiciary committee and subsequently accompanied a study order.
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Primary sponsor
Jr. Bradley H. Jones
Cosponsors
Jr. Bradley H. Jones
Kimberly N. Ferguson
Paul K. Frost
Todd M. Smola
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