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MN SF33

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2015

Primary Sponsor

Branden Petersen

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature 2015-2016

AI Summary

  • Requires government entities to obtain search warrants before obtaining personal identifying information on individuals, including names, addresses, phone numbers, location data, billing records, health records, and financial records.

  • Allows warrants to be obtained with probable cause that an individual is committing, has committed, or is about to commit a criminal offense.

  • Permits warrantless access to location information only in limited circumstances: when a device is reported stolen, during emergency calls, with owner consent, with guardian consent for missing/deceased persons, or in life-threatening situations.

  • Mandates notice to subjects within three days of obtaining personal identifying information, unless delayed for up to 10 days (extendable) if the court determines notification could have adverse results such as endangering lives or compromising investigations.

  • Makes improperly obtained information inadmissible in proceedings, requires retention limits of 60 days unless extended by court order, and prohibits sharing information with other government authorities unless they independently obtain a search warrant.

Legislative Description

Personal identifying information search warrant and notice requirements

Last Action

Referred to Judiciary

1/8/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/8/2015

Full Bill Text

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