MT SB282

Prohibits state and local government entities from purchasing electronic communications, geolocation data, tracking device contents, electronic funds transfer information, customer proprietary network information, pseudonymous data, and sensitive data without a court-issued search warrant or investigative subpoena

Requires search warrants based on probable cause for government entities to obtain stored data from electronic devices, with exceptions for owner consent, undercover law enforcement communications, emergencies involving danger of death or serious injury, and devices in correctional facilities

Makes evidence obtained in violation of these provisions inadmissible in civil, criminal, or administrative proceedings and bars its use in affidavits seeking search warrants

Requires electronic communications collected under these provisions to be deleted after conclusion of criminal investigation, postconviction, and exhaustion of appeals, or per applicable data retention laws

Amends MCA sections 46-5-112 and 46-5-602 to strengthen existing electronic privacy protections while exempting motor carrier safety programs and communications of incarcerated individuals