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BILL · 1995–96 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 6158

SB 6158: Inmate conversatn monitoring

Authorizing the department of corrections to intercept, record, and divulge electronically monitored inmate conversations.

Summary

  • A new exemption to the state Privacy Act is created authorizing the Department of Corrections to electronically monitor nontelephonic conversations in the living areas and common spaces of department facilities without first obtaining offenders' consent. The department must notify all staff and inmates in writing of this act by May 1, 1996, ninety days prior to the effective date of the policy on August 1, 1996.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 6158), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 8, 1996
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateFeb 5, 1996
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Jim Hargrove (D-24)
Introduced
January 8, 1996 in the Senate
Last action
March 7, 1996
Requested by
State agency
Companion bill
HB 2195
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6158, SSB 6158

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jim Hargrove (D-24)

2 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Jeanine Long R-44Ray Schow R-30

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

February 5, 1996
Version voted on: SSB 6158
46 Yea 1 Nay 1 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23101
Republican23010
How each member voted

Yea (46)

Nay (1)

Absent (1)

Excused (1)

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History

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SB 6158 in other sessions

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