HB 1388 Prohibits government entities from obtaining the location information of an electronic device without a warrant, subpoena, or court order and using such information as evidence

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Current Bill Summary

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SCS/HB 1388 - This act prohibits government entities from obtaining the location information of an electronic device without a search warrant, investigative subpoena, or court order.

This act allows a government entity to obtain the location information of an electronic device if it is reported stolen, to respond to a call for emergency services, with informed consent, or when a possible life-threatening situation exists.

Evidence obtained in violation of the act is inadmissible in a civil, criminal, or administrative proceeding and cannot be used in an affidavit for a search warrant.

MEGHAN LUECKE

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