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MI HB5710
Bill
Status
7/16/2014
Primary Sponsor
Thomas McMillin
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AI Summary
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Prohibits use of surveillance devices to track mobile devices or capture location, conversations, text messages, web browser activity, or device identifiers without a search warrant issued under Michigan's search warrant act.
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Requires warrant applications to include a description of the surveillance device's capabilities and the manner in which it will be deployed.
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Mandates notification by United States mail within 30 days to any person whose data was collected without being named in a warrant, including a description and disposition of collected data.
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Establishes criminal penalties for intentional violations: first offense is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 93 days imprisonment or $500 fine; second or subsequent offense is a felony punishable by up to 4 years imprisonment or $2,000 fine.
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Defines "surveillance device" as any device other than a telephone service provider's equipment used to intercept data or voice communications from cellular phones or mobile devices.
Legislative Description
Law enforcement; investigations; search warrant to be obtained before use of surveillance devices to intercept mobile device information; require. Amends 1966 PA 189 (MCL 780.651 - 780.659) by adding sec. 2b.
Law enforcement, investigations
Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 07/17/2014
7/30/2014