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WV HB2909

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kayla Young

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires law enforcement agencies to obtain a warrant before accessing records or information from electronic communication services or remote computing services (such as internet and phone providers) related to subscribers or customers for criminal investigations

  • Defines "subscriber records" to include name, address, phone records, session times, service length, account numbers, and payment information including credit card and bank account details

  • Provides exceptions allowing warrantless access when the subscriber gives informed consent, a judicially recognized exception applies, information is publicly accessible, or the provider voluntarily discloses due to emergencies

  • Permits providers to voluntarily disclose records without a warrant when they believe there is imminent risk of death, serious injury, sexual abuse, kidnapping, or human trafficking, or when they inadvertently discover evidence of felonies or violent misdemeanors

  • Grants legal immunity to electronic service providers and their employees who provide information in good faith reliance on a warrant or under the specified emergency exceptions

Legislative Description

Relating to law enforcement warrant for third party information

Consumer Protection

Last Action

To House Judiciary

2/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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