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MS SB2331
Bill
AI Summary
- Law enforcement agencies in Mississippi must obtain a search warrant based on probable cause before using cell site simulator devices (IMSI catchers) to collect location information, stored data, or transmitted data from communications devices
- Data collected from non-target devices during authorized surveillance must be deleted within 48 hours and cannot be used, copied, or disclosed for any purpose
- Warrantless use of cell site simulators is permitted only when there is probable cause of terrorism and exigent circumstances requiring immediate action to prevent imminent loss of life or bodily injury
- Warrantless surveillance must end within 24 hours or when a warrant request is denied, whichever occurs first, and all data from warrantless searches must be deleted within 24 hours if no warrant is granted
- The act takes effect July 1, 2027, and amends existing statutes governing pen registers, trap and trace devices, and wire communication interception to require compliance with the new warrant requirements
Legislative Description
Cell site simulator device; require law enforcement agencies to obtain warrant before using.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary, Division B1/19/2026
Full Bill Text
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