SB 608 – Prohibits the gathering of intelligence about a person unless there is evidence of criminal activity and requires warrants to search curbside garbage that is awaiting collection

• Sponsor: Holsman
• LR Number: 4164S.02I
• Committee: Progress and Development
• Last Action: 2/19/2014 - Hearing Conducted S Progress and Development Committee
• Effective Date: August 28, 2014

Current Bill Summary

SB 608 - This act prohibits law enforcement agencies from gathering, maintaining, or disseminating intelligence information about any person engaged solely in lawful conduct, unless there is reasonable suspicion that the person is involved in criminal activity.

In addition, this act requires law enforcement officers to secure a warrant prior to the search or seizure of garbage located on a street curb or within the curtilage of a house.

This act is similar to SB 957 (2014).

MEGHAN LUECKE