FL H1457

Requires law enforcement to obtain a warrant based on probable cause before conducting real-time location tracking via mobile tracking devices, cell-site data, or GPS data, with tracking periods limited to 45 days (extendable for good cause)

Creates new warrant requirements for obtaining historical cell-site and GPS location data from providers, with mandatory notice to the tracked person within 90 days

Expands privacy protections to cover "microphone-enabled household devices" (smart speakers, etc.) and "portable electronic communication devices," recognizing reasonable expectations of privacy in these technologies

Permits warrantless emergency tracking only in cases involving immediate danger of death/serious injury, prisoner escape, missing persons at risk, or 911 calls from cell phones—but a warrant must be obtained within 48 hours

Effective date: July 1, 2020