Delaware 149th General Assembly (2017-2018) Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HB 421 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO INTERCEPTION OF COMMUNICATIONS.

Last action — Amendment HA 1 to HB 421 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 149th General Assembly (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

This bill changes when the interception of certain communications is lawful. Currently, if one party to the communication gives consent to the interception, such interception is lawful. This bill requires that both parties to the communication give prior consent before the interception is lawful.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Amendment HA 1 to HB 421 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

  2. Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 56 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (56)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 421 do?
This bill changes when the interception of certain communications is lawful. Currently, if one party to the communication gives consent to the interception, such interception is lawful. This bill requires that both parties to the communication give prior consent before the interception is lawful.
Who sponsors HB 421?
HB 421 is sponsored by Sean M. Lynn (Democratic), Helene M. Keeley, Gerald L. Brady, Paul S. Baumbach, Margaret Rose Henry, and Anthony Delcollo.
What is the current status of HB 421?
This bill died with 149th General Assembly (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 421?
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