Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
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.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1443 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on August 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: John Kane (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (August 26, 2026): Referred to Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Kane | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Jay Costa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Marty Flynn | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Wayne Fontana | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Judiciary