SB 1443 — An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in wiretapping and electronic surveillance, further providing for exceptions to prohibition of interception and disclosure of communications.
Last action — Referred to JUDICIARY, Aug. 26, 2026
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced August 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.
Odds of enactment
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Prognosis
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In Committee
Current position in the legislative process.
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4 sponsors
1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.
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In plain language
This bill amends wiretap laws regarding exceptions for home security systems.
The bill updates Pennsylvania's laws on wiretapping to allow specific exceptions for the interception and disclosure of communications related to home security systems. This aims to clarify legal protections and practices surrounding the use of surveillance in homes.
What this means for you
- Consumers: This means consumers may have more clarity on the legal use of security systems that monitor communications.
Summary
Wiretap Law Amendments – Home Security Systems
Bill Text
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The bill adds a new exception to the prohibition on interception and disclosure of communications for conversations intercepted via electronic home security systems.
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18 Pa.C.S. § 5704
(20) A person to intercept an electronic or oral conversation where the conversation was intercepted via an electronic home security system installed on the premises of the person's home.
This new provision allows interception of conversations using home security systems without prior court approval.
Action History
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Referred to JUDICIARY, Aug. 26, 2026
Sponsors
- KANE · Primary
- FONTANA · Cosponsor
- COSTA · Cosponsor
- FLYNN · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 249 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- KANE
Co-sponsors (3)
- FONTANA
- COSTA
- FLYNN
Not signed on (249)
249 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 1443 do?
- Wiretap Law Amendments – Home Security Systems
- Who sponsors SB 1443?
- SB 1443 is sponsored by KANE, FONTANA, COSTA, and FLYNN.
- What is the current status of SB 1443?
- This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced August 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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