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ND HB1486
Bill
Status
3/3/2021
Primary Sponsor
Cole Christensen
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "telephone record" to explicitly include text message records and data usage records, while excluding caller identification technology and carrier network records
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Prohibits procurement, sale, or receipt of telephone records without a signed release from the customer, requiring the release to be written clearly on a separate page and signed separately from other contract terms
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Establishes class C felony penalties for knowingly violating telephone record restrictions, with mandatory restitution for any financial losses sustained by affected persons
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Requires telephone companies to deny access to records unless authorized by valid court order, warrant, subpoena, customer's signed release, or other valid legal process
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Applies new requirements to telephone service contracts and agreements entered after July 31, 2021
Legislative Description
Limitations on the authorized access to telephone records and the sale or procurement of telephone records; to provide a penalty; and to provide for application.
Last Action
Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 4 nays 43
3/24/2021