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IN SB0365

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2015

Primary Sponsor

Brent Waltz

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "electronic document" as an electronic communication (stored on servers, storage devices, or electromagnetic systems) that is a document.

  • Requires electronic documents to be particularly described in a warrant before they may be searched, seized, or intercepted.

  • Establishes that a warrant authorizing search of a computer, hard drive, cellular telephone, or similar device is insufficient unless the specific electronic document is explicitly described in the warrant.

  • Allows electronic documents intercepted in violation of these particularity requirements to be suppressed in court proceedings.

  • Effective date: July 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

Electronic documents. Defines "electronic document" and provides that an electronic document may be searched, seized, or intercepted only if it is particularly described in a warrant.

Last Action

Senator Bray removed as second author

1/22/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/8/2015

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