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AR HB2296

Bill

Status

Failed

5/17/2013

Primary Sponsor

Nate Steel

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Establishes that it is unlawful for the State of Arkansas, state agencies, or political subdivisions to obtain location information from electronic devices without a valid search warrant under Arkansas Rules of Criminal Procedure.

  • Defines "electronic device" as any device enabling access to electronic communication services, remote computing services, or location information services, and "location information" as information about a device's location generated by or derived from device operation.

  • Permits location information collection in emergency situations involving immediate danger of death or serious physical injury, national security threats, or organized crime activities when a warrant cannot be obtained in time.

  • Allows location information collection when responding to emergency services calls made by the device user, with the device owner or user's consent, or under a valid court order with jurisdiction.

  • Does not prohibit collection of information otherwise permitted under existing Arkansas law.

Legislative Description

Concerning Location Information Of A Cell Phone Or Other Electronic Device.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

5/17/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/11/2013
Advanced Communications and Information Technology3/12/2013

Full Bill Text

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