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IA HSB743

SB

Status

Introduced

2/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Transportation

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires law enforcement to obtain a search warrant before conducting reverse-location searches (geofence warrants) that collect location data from electronic devices within a specified geographic area and time period.

  • Limits reverse-location warrants to violent felony investigations where law enforcement can demonstrate an imminent, ongoing threat to public safety.

  • Mandates that all device data obtained through these warrants must be anonymized before being released to law enforcement, protecting the identities of device owners and users.

  • Defines key terms including "geofence" (virtual perimeter or geographic coordinates), "reverse-location information" (historical location data for multiple unknown devices), and "government entity" (any state or local agency including law enforcement).

  • Prohibits qualified immunity as a defense for law enforcement agencies that obtain reverse-location information around public buildings without a search warrant.

Legislative Description

A bill for an act establishing procedures and requirements for reverse-location information searches by law enforcement or any governmental entity.(See HF 2677.)

Last Action

Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2677.

2/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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