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FL S0210

Bill

Status

Failed

5/3/2019

Primary Sponsor

Criminal Justice

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires law enforcement to obtain a search warrant supported by probable cause to access content from cellular phones, microphone-enabled household devices (smart speakers, etc.), and portable electronic communication devices

  • Expands grounds for issuing search warrants to include content held within electronic devices as evidence relevant to proving a felony has been committed

  • Establishes that real-time location tracking (including cell-site data and GPS data) and historical location data require a search warrant, with tracking periods limited to 45 days with possible extensions for good cause

  • Allows emergency location tracking without a warrant only when there is immediate danger of death, serious injury, or prisoner escape, provided a warrant application is filed within 48 hours

  • Requires law enforcement to serve notice on tracked individuals within 10 days after tracking ends or records are received, with courts able to postpone notice for 90-day periods upon showing of good cause

Legislative Description

Searches of Cellular Phones and Other Electronic Devices

Last Action

Died in Judiciary

5/3/2019

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/13/2019
Criminal Justice1/10/2019

Full Bill Text

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