NY S01531

Requires law enforcement to obtain a warrant before accessing electronic device information, compelling production of electronic communications from service providers, or physically/electronically interacting with electronic devices

Establishes emergency exception allowing warrantless access when danger of death or serious physical injury exists, but requires filing for a warrant or court approval within 3 days

Mandates notification to targets of warrants or emergency requests, with courts able to delay notification up to 90 days (with extensions) if notification could endanger safety, cause flight from prosecution, or jeopardize investigations

Creates suppression remedy allowing individuals to exclude evidence obtained in violation of the act, and permits the Attorney General to bring civil actions to compel compliance

Requires annual reporting to the Attorney General by February 1, 2026 and each year thereafter, detailing the number of times electronic information was sought, types of information obtained, delays in notification, and convictions resulting from the information