1999 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 689

CHAPTER NUMBER: 377 File Code: Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes Prior Year Introduction As: HB 170/98 - JUD Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 95
Sponsored By:
Senator Forehand
Entitled:
Crimes - Use of Cameras and Visual Surveillance

Synopsis:

Prohibiting a person from placing or procuring another to place a camera on real property to conduct deliberate surreptitious observation of persons inside a private residence; prohibiting the conducting of visual surveillance with prurient intent in dressing rooms, bedrooms, and rest rooms in specified places; providing that ownership is not a defense; providing a defense; providing penalties; providing for a civil cause of action; etc.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action
2/18
First Reading Senate Rules
2/22
Re-referred Judicial Proceedings
2/24
Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
3/22
Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
3/23
Favorable Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed
3/25
Third Reading Passed (43-4)
4/8
Return Passed
5/13
Signed by the Governor Chapter 377
House Action
3/25
First Reading Judiciary
3/29
Hearing 4/6 at 1:00 p.m.
4/8
Favorable Report by Judiciary
4/4
Favorable Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed
4/5
Third Reading Passed (136-0)
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CIVIL ACTIONS -see also- SMALL CLAIMS
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES
ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE -see also- WIRETAPPING
PENALTIES
PRIVACY
VIDEO
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments
( 579A , 579B , 579C )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading (PDF), Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered
Roll Call Votes (Legislative dates are shown):
Senate
March 25, 1999: Third Reading Passed (43-4)
House
April 5, 1999: Third Reading Passed (136-0)