Relating to video conferencing.
Summary
Includes in definition of "conversation" communication occurring through video conferencing program for purposes of statutes regulating recording of communications. Prohibits recording of communication occurring through video conferencing program if participants are not informed of recording. Punishes by maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both. Specifies exceptions.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2021
Committee Review
Jun 2021
House Passage
Jun 2021
Senate Passage
Jun 2021
Signed into Law
Jun 2021
Introduced Jan 11, 2021
Signed Jun 23, 2021
Floor votes · Senate Jun 7, 2021 · House Apr 16, 2021
How they voted
21–1
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 23
Jun 7, 2021
D
Democratic14
92% Yea
I
Independent1
100% Yea
R
Republican8
87% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
24
Key actions
9
Committee
6
Jun 23, 2021
Signed into law
Governor signed.
lower
Jun 16, 2021
Upper · Passed
President signed.
upper
Jun 10, 2021
Lower · Passed
Speaker signed.
lower
Jun 8, 2021
Lower · Passed
House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill.
lower
Jun 7, 2021
Introduced
Vote explanation(s) filed by Heard.
upper
Jun 7, 2021
Upper · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Prozanski. Passed.
upper
Jun 2, 2021
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill. (Printed B-Eng.)
upper
Apr 23, 2021
Committee
Referred to Judiciary and Ballot Measure 110 Implementation.
upper
Apr 19, 2021
Introduced
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
Apr 16, 2021
Lower · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Nathanson. Passed.
lower
Apr 13, 2021
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
lower
Mar 10, 2021
Lower · Passed
Returned to Full Committee.
lower
Jan 30, 2021
Committee
Assigned to Subcommittee On Civil Law.
lower
Jan 20, 2021
Committee
Referred to Judiciary.
lower
Jan 11, 2021
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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