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SC H3131

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Todd Rutherford

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits law enforcement agencies in South Carolina from purchasing cell-site simulator technology or devices (commonly known as "Stingrays" or IMSI catchers)

  • Requires law enforcement agencies currently possessing cell-site simulators to discontinue use and discard the technology

  • Defines cell-site simulator technology as devices that transmit or receive radio waves to identify, locate, or track communications devices; intercept communications or metadata; affect device operations; force transmissions; deny service access; or spoof cell towers

  • Takes effect upon Governor's approval

Legislative Description

Law enforcement

Last Action

Member(s) request name removed as sponsor: Taylor

3/26/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary12/5/2024

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