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MO HB1388
Bill
Status
3/13/2014
Primary Sponsor
Robert Cornejo
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AI Summary
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Requires government entities to obtain a search warrant or investigative subpoena from a court of competent jurisdiction to access location information of electronic devices, except in specific circumstances.
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Allows government entities to obtain location information without a warrant in four situations: when the device is reported stolen, to respond to emergency service calls, with the owner's informed consent, or when a possible life-threatening situation exists.
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Defines key terms including "electronic device," "location information," "government entity," "electronic communication service," and "location information service."
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Makes evidence obtained in violation of these requirements inadmissible in civil, criminal, or administrative proceedings and prohibits its use in probable cause affidavits for search warrants.
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Allows courts to issue disclosure orders when a government entity provides specific, articulable facts showing reasonable grounds to believe the location information is relevant and material to an ongoing criminal investigation.
Legislative Description
Requires a search warrant for a government entity to obtain location information of an electronic device
Last Action
Placed on Informal Calendar
5/7/2014