An Act updating the Commonwealth's wiretap statutes

This bill updates Massachusetts' wiretap laws to clarify when law enforcement can use electronic surveillance. It permits police to use modern electronic surveillance under strict court oversight for specific crimes, including both organized crime offenses (like firearm trafficking and money laundering) and serious non-organized crime acts (such as human trafficking and illegal weapons use). The law also prohibits private individuals from secretly using electronic surveillance devices and restricts law enforcement use to only the designated offenses listed in the bill. These changes aim to balance investigative needs with protecting citizens' privacy through clear legal boundaries.