FL S1256

Revises Florida wiretapping and electronic surveillance laws to include protection for electronic communications, portable electronic communication devices, and microphone-enabled household devices alongside existing wire and oral communication protections.

Defines "microphone-enabled household device" as internet-connected devices with microphones designed to listen for environmental cues, and "portable electronic communication device" as easily transportable objects capable of storing and transmitting electronic data or communications.

Requires law enforcement to obtain a warrant (rather than an order) for real-time location tracking or acquisition of historical location data, with initial authorization limited to 45 days and extendable for additional 45-day periods for good cause, and installations must be completed within 10 days.

Mandates law enforcement return warrants to the issuing judge within 10 days and serve copies on tracked persons within 10 days, with courts authorized to postpone notice for up to 90 days at a time upon showing of good cause.

Permits specially designated law enforcement officers to conduct emergency real-time location tracking without a warrant if grounds for a warrant exist and a warrant is obtained within 48 hours, with tracking automatically terminating upon information retrieval, warrant denial, or expiration of the 48-hour period.