HB 15 is a bill to exempt a parent and certain other people in positions of authority over a minor from existing state law against the interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications.

Jurisdiction/Legislation Level

State

LCS Legislation Status

http://lsc.state.oh.us/coderev/hou130.nsf/House+Bill+Number/0015?OpenDoc...

Our Take on This Bill

While the safety of Ohio’s children is always an important priority, HB 15 is a problematic legislative response that erodes privacy rights, potentially opening the door to unintended negative consequences.

Bill Status

Passed out of the House Judiciary Committee on 10/6/14

Committees

Judiciary (H)

Sponsors

Rep. Barnes (D), Rep. Becker (R), Rep. Blair (R), Rep. Boose (R), Rep. Brown (R), Rep. Gonzales (R), Rep. Grossman (R), Rep. Hackett (R), Rep. Hayes (R), Rep. J. Adams (R), Rep. Kunze (R), Rep. McClain (R), Rep. McGregor (R), Rep. O’Brien (D), Rep. Patmon

Authors

Rep. Hill (R)

Status

Failed

Bill number

HB 15