HB3378 is a bill in the West Virginia Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Two party consent for legislative offices.

What is the status of HB3378?

Introduced as of March 14, 2025.

Who sponsored HB3378?

Heckert, Scot C. (R, 013), with 10 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB3378?

On the West Virginia Legislature website: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3378&year=2025&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill

West Virginia legislation · 2025 Regular Session

West Virginia HB3378: Two party consent for legislative offices

Q: What does HB3378 do?

In its own words: To amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new section, designated §62-1D-3a, relating to the enforcement of two-party consent for legislative offices; and creating an expectation of privacy in legislative offices. ARTICLE 1D. WIRETAPPING AND ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE ACT. §62-1D-3a. Expectation of Privacy in Legislative Offices. (a) Members of the West Virginia Legislature shall have a reasonable expectation of privacy within their private offices located within the State Capitol or any other official legislative office space. (b) Except as provided in subsection (.

Status: Introduced, March 14, 2025

The purpose of this bill is to provide for the enforcement of two-party consent for legislative offices. The bill also provides an expectation of privacy in legislative offices.

What the bill says

To amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new section, designated §62-1D-3a, relating to the enforcement of two-party consent for legislative offices; and creating an expectation of privacy in legislative offices. ARTICLE 1D. WIRETAPPING AND ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE ACT. §62-1D-3a. Expectation of Privacy in Legislative Offices. (a) Members of the West Virginia Legislature shall have a reasonable expectation of privacy within their private offices located within the State Capitol or any other official legislative office space. (b) Except as provided in subsection (.

From the introduced text, March 14, 2025:

A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new section, designated §62-1D-3a, relating to the enforcement of two-party consent for legislative offices; and creating an expectation of privacy in legislative offices. ARTICLE 1D. WIRETAPPING AND ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE ACT. §62-1D-3a. Expectation of Privacy in Legislative Offices. (a) Members of the West Virginia Legislature shall have a reasonable expectation of privacy within their private offices located within the State Capitol or any other official legislative office space. (b) Except as provided in subsection (c), it shall be unlawful for any person, including but not limited to staff, visitors, journalists, or third parties, (2) Secretly install, place, or operate any recording, video, or electronic surveillance device within such offices without the express written consent of the legislator occupying the office; or (3) Disclose or disseminate any unlawfully obtained recordings, whether audio, video, or electronic, made within a legislative office, regardless of intent. (c) The prohibitions in subsection (b) shall not apply (2) Recordings made with the express written consent of the legislator occupying the office; (3) Lawfully authorized wiretaps or surveillance conducted pursuant to a valid court order or search warrant issued under applicable law. (d) Any person who knowingly and willfully violates this section shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall …

West Virginia HB3378: Two party consent for legislative offices

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