Religious Communication Sanctity Act of 1996

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Religious Communication Sanctity Act of 1996 - Amends the Federal criminal code to impose penalties upon persons who, under color of governmental authority, surreptitiously listen to or record any communication that is privileged because of its religious character. Authorizes any person aggrieved by a violation consisting of the recording of a communication to obtain, in a civil action, the prompt destruction of that recording and any copies or transcripts made from such recording.

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 4 June 1996

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  Introduced in House · EN · 4 June 1996

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 4 June 1996

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